Throughout much of the United States, it is traditional to serve pumpkin pie after Thanksgiving dinner. I began making pumpkin … More
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Book: NEWS OF THE WORLD by Paulette Jiles
“a powerful little book… a gently told story” What a powerful little book! I was surprised when I picked up NEWS … More
Book: THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS by M.L. Stedman
“spellbinding tale… deep characterization… beautiful language” I absolutely adored THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS, M.L. Stedman’s spellbinding tale about the love of … More
Words: “I Am Not Simply A Story-teller …”
One of my goals in starting BELOW THE SALT NEWS was to explore the power and possibilities of stories and storytellers … More
Fun Must Share Twitter Animal Tales – Part I
I love to read around the internet and frequently come across engaging, funny or insightful news and superb storytelling that are … More
Book: FALLEN LAND by Taylor Brown
“big-in-heart debut novel… poetic and evocative” If you appreciate a sense of place and lush descriptions of the natural world … More
Use “In Season” For Springtime Desserts
Eating seasonally means buying produce that can be grown locally, in their natural weather and climate conditions. When buying produce … More
Words: “The Greatest Lessons You Teach Us…”
“Education” has almost become a byword for all that is wrong in the U.S. While most people agree our education system … More
Pet Owners Against Daylight Saving Time — Unite!
In all the discussions about the pros and cons of Daylight Saving Time, I have yet to hear anyone address … More
President Lincoln, Inventor and Proponent of Wind Power
In 1849, Abraham Lincoln conceived of and successfully patented a system of air chambers and bellows to lift boats over shoals and obstructions in … More
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