It's February, the month we celebrate love, and here is a most fitting book to celebrate. Celia Bassingdale was about to take a long journey—the longest on earth—from the unreal to the real.First line Celia’s romantic interest in a young man (whom her grandfather was convinced was only after the fortune she would inherit when … Continue reading Love in a Little Town by J.E. Buckrow
Thank you Google
A clear, simple, straightforward template for Terms of Service has been on my wish list for years. Google has just granted my wish! Their new format for January 2022 is a pleasure to read. And I see other tech companies switching their wording as well. Kudos to all of you Technical Writers that worked tirelessly … Continue reading Thank you Google
The Story of the Irritated Eagle
Me: (craning my neck to get a good shot between the branches) Eagle: Hey! Quit buggin' me! Me: What, are you kidding me? How can I bug you when you're sixty feet above me?! My zoom lens can hardly see you! Eagle: (glares, ruffles white tail feathers, rolls his eyes) Me: Anyway, I only got … Continue reading The Story of the Irritated Eagle
The Nativity Scene – a Reminder
Whenever you see a nativity scene, be reminded that God wants to be closer to you.
Too Many Books
Is it possible for a book-lover to have too many books? Yes. If they are making you crazy. Otherwise, no. Tee shirt given to me by a friend and fellow book-lover who, like me, has also run out of shelf space While I was working in schools, it was a joy to come home and … Continue reading Too Many Books
Beauty for Ashes
I revelled in the summer heat When others fried And sighed, Goodbye, And went inside. Trusting, I smiled When hot became warm, The return of summer's norm, Simply a mild forewarn Of climate's transform. Too soon it seemed Leaves turned to gold. Yet still no cold! Larch and aspen--behold! Facing autumn serene and bold. Fun … Continue reading Beauty for Ashes
When Choosing Fiction, Don’t Settle for Less
To borrow and repurpose a related quote: The book you want exists. Don’t settle until you find it. It’s fun to browse around the library's “New and Notable” shelves. I read plenty of classic fiction so I appreciate it when others recommend new novels and authors. But I have noticed something in the past five … Continue reading When Choosing Fiction, Don’t Settle for Less
Self-Publishing and the Local Library
Just when I think I've become familiar with all the resources at my local library, I'll happen upon yet another free feature. Today it was the surprise of finding a self-publishing community! Indie Author Project--bringing together public libraries, authors, curators, and readers--started out as a partnership with Library Journal, and turned into a publishing community. … Continue reading Self-Publishing and the Local Library
Relax, there will be an Answer
Have you ever had a dilemma and suddenly--without any effort from you--the answer became clear? That's what happened to me last week. The dilemma was one of those fuzzy impressions, hard to put my finger on, a nagging weight on my mind, frustration. It seemed to be related to my many writing projects and interests, … Continue reading Relax, there will be an Answer
Summer Learning
Even though most schools are closing for the summer, learning doesn't stop. In fact, learning outside of school can be one of the most valuable ways to increase our--and our kids' and grandkids'--knowledge and understanding in various fields of interest. From what I understand from working in the education field, and from personal experience, learning … Continue reading Summer Learning
Happily Writing 