Author: designinglorri
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NYC Midnight 100 Word Challenge: My Thoughts
So did I decide to register for the new 100 Word Microfiction Challenge? Yes. Yes I did. You can join in also if you register here, and don’t forget to share on facebook or twitter for a coupon code. Honestly, I was a little hesitant because it’s so few words and seems so silly of […]
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The Story of the Queen of Sheba: A Fictional Retelling
The finest gold, the most unique trinkets she had never seen before, harps and lyres, precious stone and wood, and more—all to top the gifts she had brought, as this was the tradition. Though her riches in wealth were multiplied by this visit to the great King Solomon, she gained far more in spirit.
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Reflections on the Coronavirus: Hitting Close to Home
Regardless of where you stand on “preparedness”, the sheer disregard for community is against what we stand for as a nation. What’s more, it’s against what many of us stand for as Christians.
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Fiverr Freelancing: 6 Month Review
I had seen ads for Fiverr around the web before, but never really considered looking into it until a commercial came on the TV. Fiverr has been around for a while, but so have many other freelancing sites and I did not trust any of them. But once I saw a legitimate commercial I hopped on the web to do some research.
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Short Story: A Re-Telling of Mary
A client recently asked me to write fictional stories using Christian/ Catholic symbols. I’m not Catholic, but I am very familiar with symbolism used in Catholicism and in the Bible–I’ve been studying religion and literature for years. I suggested a story-like retelling of Mary because their symbols included a large portrait of Mary among other […]
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A Valentine’s Day Poem
Something Bitter, Something Sweet Memories are like a howling wind,Crashing against my skull.It’s not like I ask to stare into the forest of clouds–But your eyes still drag me in.Flashes of what could have been race in my brain–I still feel as hopeful as morning dew on a rose bush.Like the promise of springtime I […]
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VIPKid: Teacher Tags
The Truth about Teacher Tags VIPKid does not assign any bad teacher tags. It used to be that we could not see our tags at all until submitting a ticket. Finally, after all this time, VIPKid has made it possible to see all the tags given to us by a Mock Class Mentor and the […]
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Grading and Evaluating: A VIPKid Feedback Post
One thing that really stands out about VIPKid is the fairness of the hiring process. Everyone experiences an evaluation that isn’t based on prejudice of what degree a person has or how many years of teaching experience: it’s all about how you present yourself during that first interview with a live person. During that time […]
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NYC Midnight Microfiction 2019: My Results and Take-Away
This was my first time to compete in one of the NYC Midnight competitions. Spending money to write in a competition is not something I would normally do, but for $20 (after a $5 coupon for sharing on social media) I figured I would give it a try. I made it to the second round […]
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Happy Annual Revolution Around the Sun
This is the first New Year’s Eve I’ve spent almost completely alone. My daughter and I have been watching Disney+ in the mix of doing laundry and washing dishes. This year has been a season of changing and adapting to new situations with family. So much has changed, but mostly for the better. Most of […]
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