Charlotte's Writing Nook

Hello! Spring is here! For me, having the flowers in bloom is definitely a mood-lifter for the eye and scent of it. Spring is when the earth refreshes! Let me share this quote with you:  "The Earth Laughs Through Flowers"                                      -   Ralph Waldo Emerson     This quote is, in a word, happy. Ralph Waldo Emerson gives us a short, yet visual piece here. Can't you just imagine the earth laughing and flowers springing up? (No pun intended)      Weather where I live is getting warmer and more beautiful, and I love it! Being at home means more time to be outside. I've also been doing more sewing, and finished a macrame project. What are you doing more of (or something new) now that you are at home more?      Everyone could use some more encouragement. Share your favorite uplifting quote or scripture - may...

Have you ever heard of the ringing rocks in Butte, Montana? It's a real thing! The rocks, when hit with a hammer, make a ringing sound, and how high the ring is depends on what rock you hit. So why do the rocks ring? What's going on with these hunks of mineral? Is it the region or the rock itself? Well, first of all I want to say that there are many different theories about why the rocks ring. Some ideas are just guesses, while other ideas are based upon research. You should understand some things before we come to our final conclusion. Let me list out a few facts for you; number-style. 1. Ringing rocks aren't a new thing. In the 1800s (located in Pennsylvania) a man actually used ringing rocks to play the first "rock" concert! 2. Scientists still don't know the exact reason the rocks ring. 3. The Bible says: "But he said, "If they kept quiet, the stones would do it for them, shouting praise." (The Message Paraphrase) Okay, so what does t...