We love stories, and I would guess that most of the time we are reading stories, or watching them unfold visually in a movie. But yesterday I experienced something new and surprisingly enjoyable, a storytelling performance! The Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall in Jonesborough, Tennessee - storytelling.net Storytelling, according to one definition, is the social … Continue reading Telling Stories without the Written Word
Best Books Ever at Project Gutenberg
I can't say enough about the riches found in Project Gutenberg! I have found, downloaded and happily read loads of their books in Kindle format, online, or in pdf form--ALL for FREE. Here I want to whet your appetite by pointing you to some lists of books. But before you delve into the lists below, … Continue reading Best Books Ever at Project Gutenberg
Calgary Book Sales May 2022
Two worthy organizations, Calgary READS and RESET Society of Calgary, are holding their fantastic book sales again! Both are now looking for volunteers and donations. Calgary READS The curling rink transforms into the Calgary READS sale! (You'll find me at the far, far bottom left part of the photo in the special VINTAGE BOOKS section!) … Continue reading Calgary Book Sales May 2022
Writing advice from some of Alcott’s characters
As I was enjoying a short story by Louisa May Alcott, I found spirited conversations among the characters about reading and writing. I seriously doubt that it was the author’s intention to pass along writing tips in her story, but I got a kick out of the subtle wisdom and commentaries on the writing life … Continue reading Writing advice from some of Alcott’s characters
Love in a Little Town by J.E. Buckrow
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
Happily Writing 