Peregrine Arc: An Author's Scratchwork
It’s been a busy week at the Peregrine Household and we’re here today to share a few brief moments into author life and humor. This is Mr. Reginald Swinebottom presents, and here are some theatrics for you…
Continue reading “Author Humor: Mr. Swinebottom Skittish Skits”
There’s quite a few lines from the movie Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium that have stuck with me over the years. If you haven’t seen the film, I highly recommend it. The script doesn’t blanch at the realities of change and death. The characters frequently toss out clever lines and understand what it means to laugh and to struggle. It’s a simple plot, one that revolves around a magical toy store, but it’s powerful. I think I like the simple, magical stories the best.
One of the more poignant lines, one that is towards the end of the film, goes like this:
Molly: Are you dying?
Mr. Magorium: Light bulbs die, my sweet. I will depart.
Continue reading “Life Lessons from Mr. Magorium: Death & Change”
My entry for KaylaAnAuthor’s Summer Poetry contest. Click here for details on how to join in and to check out the other entries.
Thanks for reading.
A.R. Clayton 