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...]
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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...]
Migration–Destinations rooted in their hearts
Bird migrations fascinate me. For years my sons and I lived in northern Canada along the Alaska Highway in beautiful country often still gripped by snow in April. … [Read More...]