Book lovers acquire stacks of books and even bookcases that overflow. My older son says, “If you haven’t used a book in six months, get rid of it.” I explain that … [Read more...]
A fun new take on editing!
Thanks to my sister, Nancy Williams, in Oregon, for forwarding these proofreading marks with credit to author and University of Nebraska faculty mentor, Marya … [Read more...]
Appreciation and a request
I agree with Mark Twain. Writing is challenging but fulfilling. Many people try writing at some stage of life. I started in 3rd grade. My classmates cheered me on, … [Read more...]
Finding Creativity
Michelangelo created masterpieces by choosing blocks of Italian Carrera marble and studying each one until he saw what form or shape was captured inside. Once he … [Read more...]
The pen is (still) mightier than the sword.
The inspiring title words were written by British author, Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839. Nine years earlier, he opened a novel with these overblown words often heard … [Read more...]
Dreams come true for grandmas, too.
See this smile? It’s nonstop these days. In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy sings Somewhere over the rainbow as she follows the yellow brick road. Life successes often … [Read more...]