Chris Wood is a writer and poet whose work explores the intersection of memory, history, and identity through a lens rooted in faith, language, and place. With a deep reverence for heritage and the evolving power of words, Chris weaves together personal experience, cultural observation, and historical nuance.
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Unraveling the History Behind Every Word.
Language is a woven archive—threads of time, culture, and meaning intertwined. Word Vignettes explores the etymology and evolution of words, from those whose meanings have shifted over centuries to those that remain unchanged but have slipped from everyday use. Each Vignette pulls at the thread to reveal the deeper story within the words we speak—or once spoke—revealing forgotten treasures and familiar terms in a new light.
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The Wood Journal
Welcome to a place where memory and meaning meet. Here, Chris shares stories of the people who shaped her and bits of history. The Wood Journal is part tribute, part time capsule—a way of honoring the past while making sense of the present.
Thoughts & Things
On this day…
- October 16, 1937
Bill Bowman marries Kate Archingstall. - September 27, 1940
Stella Baxter married John Connley. - April 13, 1917
Katherine “Kate” Arstingstall was born in Kentucky.
Holding History
- Veteran’s Day
Veterans Day. Remember those who have served. - St. Valentine
Who is your Valentine? - Florence Y’all
The iconic Florence Y’all water tower.
Read Chris’ Poems Online
Some poems have been published in online journals and magazines that are freely available to read. They are gathered here so you can explore the pieces directly. Each poem lives in a space that welcomed Chris’ voice, and she is honored to share them with you.
Click through, linger a while, and thank you for reading.
Photos
June 5, 2025
May 3, 2025
