At my older son, Andrew’s, home in Minnesota where I live part of each year, one household pet is a gorgeous Siberian husky named Willow. She recently went to the … [Read more...]
How do you fight forest fires?
After not seeing my brother and sister and their families in Oregon for over two years because of COVID, I redeemed air miles, wore a mask, and flew west July 27th … [Read more...]
How did some amazing products ever get discovered?
Do you appreciate some products but marvel how on earth they ever got discovered? For me, one thing on that list is porcupine quill jewelry. I can't imagine how … [Read more...]
How many books is too many?
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...]
“You’re a grand old flag, you’re a high-flying flag…”
It’s almost the 4th of July, America’s Independence Day. On June 14th we celebrate National Flag Day commemorating the Second Continental Congress approving the … [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...]
Mark Twain – the man, the myth, the legend
I took this photo at the Mark Twain Museum, Hannibal, Missouri. Born Samuel Clemens in tiny Florida, Missouri, he said he made it to Hannibal as soon as he could … [Read more...]
May the Bard be with you!
To complete my last blog theme, it was perfect that my publisher, Scrivenings Press, held their first annual authors’ writing retreat April 15-18 in Hannibal, … [Read more...]
Happy Talk Like Shakespeare Day!
April 23rd, known as William Shakespeare’s birthday, is now also when the world celebrates, “Talk Like Shakespeare Day!” His baptism was April 26, 1564 in the Church … [Read more...]
