To Anonymous:  What is truth?  If we can answer that, then we will know the answers to your question.

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WHAT DOES THE BOOK MARKET WANT? There have been a number of writers of late who have attempted to pass their fiction off as fact and have been exposed, all of them authors of best sellers. One doesn’t have to ponder long to understand why they did it. Statistically, non-fiction has

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