WRITERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUDIENCE Statistics are figures that can mean anything in the hands of someone with an agenda; but I ran across a surprising set in a recent writers’ publication. I’ve probably commented on the book industry changing more than most people care to know, but
WHERE DOES DUTY LIE? Yesterday, during my walk in the park, I was caught in a downpour without my umbrella. Knowing the season, I’m usually prepared but on that morning, with the hope of sunshine brightening the clouds, I forgot to carry it. My mistake. As I scurried home with my
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Hello! I’m sorry if I’ve been slow to recognize your presence but I know something about your interests already. You are a dog lover with a sense of humor. Welcome to my world.
AESOP IN MY GARDEN A blue jay has moved into my garden. I haven’t seen one for a few years and so I was surprised to glimpse him sitting on the tree branch outside my kitchen window, his color bright and his crown a spray of black feathers. I admit I don’t do much to attract birds
THE SIN OF POSTPONEMENT A friend of mine, who turned 60 last month, recently took a vacation in California where he met with family and friends and enjoyed a wonderful concert. He came back refreshed and so invigorated, he vowed to do it again… sooner rather than later. Naturally, b
MEDITATIONS OF AN OLD WOMAN Recently, I was invited to speak at a luncheon given by a civic group. The organization is dedicated to charitable work and my topic was “The Purpose of Purpose.” As I began to jot down my thoughts the words of Buddha visited me: R
Happy to announce I have just received notice of a contract for my 3rd novel, Trompe l’Oeil. Don’t know when it will be out but will let people know. Suspense novel set in the France in 1960’s during the French/Algerian War. An American girl, just out of coll
I’d love to help but you must help an old woman out here as I am so embeded in cyberspace that I get lost. Could you remind me of the essay in question? I write blogs 5 days a week and juggle twitter, facebook and tumblir and write books. Will look up the Harpers article b
I awoke this moring to learn of Osama bin Laden’s death. My first reaction was relief for the country and the families and victims of 9/11. I marvelled too at the heroism of the soliders who managed what appeared to be mpossible and honored the intelligence teams who have w