C.S. Lewis Archives - Darcy Wiley

Astonishing Discovery {Preserve Your Story ~ Day 5}

by Darcy Wiley | Oct 9, 2012 | Pencils & Pens, Preserve Your Story {31 Days}, Sweet Tea

The book on my nightstand waits like an old friend on the line, voice buzzing through miles of wire into heavy handset, me listening, twisting my fingers in the curl of the cord of words. I’ve known the author all my life, though he never knew me. I repeat his words...

Surprised by Summer

by Darcy Wiley | Jun 15, 2012 | Buttons & Thread, Fireflies

I started last summer with a list. Cloud gazing. Firefly catching. Bird watching. Running through sprinklers. I was all set to lead my kids on a tour of the season’s simple joys. Strawberry picking. Bare feet on grass. A boat ride on the lake with friends. I had plans...

Stars Dancing in the Water {Gift from the Sea 1: The Beach}

by Darcy Wiley | Jun 11, 2012 | Fireflies, Gift from the Sea ~ Summer Book Club 2012, Sweet Tea

We drifted over silvery waters from the big island to the tiny one. I looked out the panoramic window onto open sea and atmosphere. It was like scales had fallen from my eyes to take in a view so gloriously clear. For four months, in the city where I was studying...