Tag: vanwestervelt

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  Compassion: Let Us All Begin Here

  The dust is beginning to settle following the attacks in Paris, as moments of shock have turned to hours and… Read more.

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  To My Graduating Seniors of 2015

  Earlier today, I had my final class with my seniors. This was the third of three groups that I have… Read more.

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  It’s Time For Us To Get (Really) Acquainted

  Hi. I read a piece this weekend by a former student of mine and now fellow writer/author. Amanda, like a… Read more.

• Late Autumn Snow

  photo: rus vanwestervelt, http://www.baltimorewriter.wordpress.com, copyright 2015. Please seek permission if you wish to use. Read more.

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  The Story Had To Be Told: On Writing The Christmas Rose

  Yesterday, I published my short story, The Christmas Rose. It’s been less than 24 hours since I shared it with… Read more.

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  The Christmas Rose

  “The Christmas Rose” By Rus VanWestervelt, December 2014   If you would prefer to download ‘The Christmas Story” as a… Read more.

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  TBW Writing Prompt #2: The Unknown Child

  I was absolutely struck with this grave at an old Potter’s Field burial ground in Carroll County, MD. I couldn’t… Read more.

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  Instant Happy Therapy: You Are In Control

  I am fascinated with the trends on my social media feeds, or at least the ones that Facebook and other… Read more.

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  More Than A Moonrise

  I do not know whether to trip over the light of the moon, Or walk gently along the beams that… Read more.

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  Where I’m Writing: Prospect Hill Cemetery

  I spent the afternoon at Prospect Hill Cemetery here in Towson, six acres of burial grounds on preserved land just… Read more.