Lost in a Word Forrest
Writing and research are inseparable. Even something as mundane as what supermarket chain is popular in Texas (H.E.B.) needs to be accurate, or you will lose a Texan fan (or twenty). Beyond researching historical, geographic, scientific, etc. facts, the particular … Continue reading →
“Reclaiming Conversation” by Sherry Turkle – A book review
We’ve all encountered “that book,” the one that takes you on a tour of a world you never knew existed or touches you in a way that changes your life a bit, hopefully for the better. Reclaiming Conversation – the … Continue reading →
From “Hope Inspired Stories”
November broods over us with early darkness and chill breezes. Add the pandemic, national polarization, and election recounts, now more than ever, we need a glimmer of hope and light. My dear friend and author, Patricia Iacuzzi, loves to celebrate … Continue reading →
Know Thyself
My husband was a forensic chemist in our county crime lab for forty years. People used to ask, “What is a forensic chemist?” Now we simply reply, “CSI.” At first the lab had only three scientists, and they worked on … Continue reading →
Who Can Break the Rules?
My son was 9 when I dragged him to a concert featuring Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by our town’s orchestra. I wanted John to experience the emotional power Beethoven, at his best, can summon. This link between the classical and … Continue reading →
Library Memories
“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.” (Groucho Marx) I relate to Groucho’s first sentence and chuckle at the second. If you are like me, there … Continue reading →
Eulogy for Stretch
I miss old Stretch. For a long time, he shared our dog Cody’s fenced in play area. He would challenge our Spaniel to a good chase, and at the last second, scamper up the majestic Pin oak, leaving Cody to … Continue reading →
Ah! Procrastination!
I’ve decided writers’ homes reflect how their writing projects are going. Except for scrubbing the house because company is coming, my every day Martha Stewart barometer is more related to deadlines and writers’ block than to a mythical cleaning … Continue reading →
Introducing Patricia Iacuzzi – Artist and Writer
A Roman Soldier’s Horse by Patricia Iacuzzi Remember when Downton Abbey hijacked America’s attention every week? The series was a great yarn that took place over 100 years ago, in a world far different from today. Good historical … Continue reading →
Read a Good Book Lately?
I once listed every book title I read over a year, and placed them under Fiction or Non-fiction headings. If you had asked me, I would have guessed I read more fiction than non-fiction, but actually it was about … Continue reading →