Dictionary.com reports their chosen word for 2023 was “hallucinate”—interesting choice. Kory Stamper, Senior Editor of Lexicography, says it’s because 2023 will be … [Read more...]
Once upon a time . . .
I’ve always been a Storyteller. The house we moved into in Vancouver, Washington when I turned six had a community center across the street with a meeting hall that … [Read more...]
A New Year is Here, and Things are Looking Up!
(Used with thanks from www.mikeysFunnies.com) Lovers of the English language will enjoy this: How do non-natives ever learn all the nuances of English? There … [Read more...]
Aiming for Sainthood
Nicholas of Myra (or Bari) in modern-day Turkey was a Catholic Bishop who lived from 270 to December 6, 343 AD. He was known for secret gift-giving plus so many … [Read more...]
Reading Books with Our Ears
I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful and that all leftovers reappeared in delicious combinations. Now we’re rushing toward Christmas with gift-buying in full … [Read more...]
Thanks to a poetry-writing widow for inspiring American Thanksgiving
Next to Christmas, Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November is America’s favorite holiday. Thanksgivings have been celebrated in harvest seasons by many … [Read more...]
How I inspired a Halloween costume. And a gift for you!
I didn’t expect to inspire a dress-up character, but eleven years ago, one of my college student’s wife went to their daughter’s fifth-grade party with kids costumed … [Read more...]
World News is like Jack and the Beanstalk
Most of us know the Jack and the Beanstalk story published in England in 1734. Jack is a poor country boy who trades his family cow for five magic beans that grow an … [Read more...]
All is Right in My World
I’m grateful for how A Traveling Grandma’s Guide to Israel has been received. If you haven’t read it, you’ll enjoy even if you don’t plan to go visit. My amazing … [Read more...]
Live with wonder to make life wonder-full!
I’m thrilled at reader response to my new book, A Traveling Grandma’s Guide to Israel: Adventures, Wit, and Wisdom. It’s carried Amazon’s Top New Release banner in … [Read more...]
