How About some Light Reading?

Recently a friend asked me if I had any feel-good fiction I could recommend, and after giving her my list, I thought I’d also post it here. I also recommended quite a few books that I have already mentioned here , have a look! All of these books are TRULY light reading, fun and relaxing. … Continue reading How About some Light Reading? →

Review of Sweet Caroline, my Blind Date With a Book

In February I shared the fun I had participating in one of my library’s many creative activities. When I walked into my local library and discovered their Valentine’s themed activity, “Blind Date With a Book”, I jumped right in! My rating So, here’s how I rated my Book “Date”, using the my public library’s "Rate … Continue reading Review of Sweet Caroline, my Blind Date With a Book →

The Wonderful World of Cats

I recently re-read this precious book--after 58 years! In a testament to the quality of the stories, I was surprised at how many of the plots I still remembered. And almost as much as the stories, I also remembered the unique drawings. Unlike some contemporary children's books, these stories aren’t written “down” to children. They … Continue reading The Wonderful World of Cats →

Not Mine, But His by Emma S. Pratt

This lovely book was next on my books to review, and it is fitting that I post it today, Easter! The story is about Mary, a young woman who is endeavoring to live rightly. This is a common theme in late 19th century fiction, one reason I find these so fascinating and interesting! One of … Continue reading Not Mine, But His by Emma S. Pratt →

Leap Day, Astronomy and Calculations: Human and Divine

The length of a year is based on how long it takes a planet to revolve around the Sun. Earth takes about 365.2422 days to make one revolution around the Sun,” Tavernier wrote. “That’s about six hours longer than the 365 days we typically include in a calendar year,” he added. As a result, to … Continue reading Leap Day, Astronomy and Calculations: Human and Divine →

Valentines Day Blind Date with a Book

A few weeks ago, I stopped by my local library and found the librarian surrounded by 30+ books covered in brown paper. I asked what was going on, and she explained their February holiday feature. Then she asked, "Are you interested? You'll be the first one!" Well, who wouldn't be intrigued by mystery, fun, potential … Continue reading Valentines Day Blind Date with a Book →

Writer’s Symposium by the Sea 2024

I just wanted to pass along this excellent resource for writers! Each year, writers gather at Point Loma, San Diego, California at the Nazarene College for an marvelous exchange of inspiration and knowledge from well-known writers. This year the Annual Symposium is being held Monday, February 19 - Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Point … Continue reading Writer’s Symposium by the Sea 2024 →

Middlemarch: Humility is beautiful

Humility seems to be out of fashion these days. People have a tendency to want attention, and preferably fame, regardless of what they have to do to get it. So it was with pleasure that I encountered beautifully understated qualities of humility and simple goodness in a 19th century novel, Middlemarch, by George Eliot. If … Continue reading Middlemarch: Humility is beautiful →

Transition from cold to warm: the bug factor

I invite you to join me in taking a look at the transitions in our lives through a spiritual lens

Dear Screenwriters

...We are looking forward to the great projects you are working on right now, during the Writer's Guild Strike! Please write some thoughtful, transformative, clean, gripping, original, meaningful, KIND scripts that will help us in our daily lives in this crazy world. That would be most appreciated! In my last post I talked about the … Continue reading Dear Screenwriters →