As far as we know from history, Mary had a fair bit of help growing her garden. Maybe too much considering its horrific outcomes. For most of us, gardening (or … [Read more...]
Writing is Painting with Words
In Amsterdam's Rikstad Museum, a friend pointed out one special touch that made Rembrandt an outstanding master. His subject’s eye color was not simply painted a … [Read more...]
Will the Real Wonder Woman Please Stand Up?
Wonder Woman is the 2017 American movie based on a DC Comics character starring a female as a superhero for the first time. Born Diana, princess of the Amazons, she … [Read more...]
Humor Wins Battles
Roman military general, Julius Caesar, didn’t become emperor overnight or by military skills alone. He was also a top-level public relations expert whose skills … [Read more...]
Roget’s Thesaurus – The power of the right word
When it’s time to paint a room in your home, you try to choose the right color paint and the perfect shade of that color. That often involves going to your favorite … [Read more...]
How long does it take to influence a life?
When I was age 7, Marilyn Witt, a high school senior who lived nearby, babysat my little sister and me one evening. I don't recall her coming any other time, but she … [Read more...]
March 8th is National Proofreading Day
Another comment for the preceding is, "Use a comma, fight cannibalism." This event hasn’t been around long, but here’s how it is described in our nation's calendar: … [Read more...]
Jingles – Words and/or tunes that stick in the brain
A jingle is the lively, cheery sound of a bell when rung or jostled. Today, it also defines a tune and words used in advertising, podcasts, or other commercial … [Read more...]
Where were you the severe winter of 2019?
Hopefully, you’ve survived what recent terms describe as Snowmageddon, Snownado, Polar Vortex 2019, and more. This winter I dodged the brunt of it by enjoying … [Read more...]
The Stories Nature Writes – 2
The Grand Canyon of the Colorado Last Dec. 23rd, my older son and his two youngest kids arranged their school vacation to show me the Grand Canyon. I’ve visited … [Read more...]
