CODE NAME HELENE by Ariel Lawhon was the right book at the right time for me – the story of … More
Category: History
Book Review: FREE MEN by Katy Simpson Smith
Katy Simpson Smith, once again, beautifully weaves nature alongside the lives of her characters in her second novel – FREE … More
Book Review: AMERICA WAS HARD TO FIND by Kathleen Alcott
How timely was AMERICA WAS HARD TO FIND? It was published on May 14, 2019 and the 50TH anniversary of … More
Book Review: AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins
I am SO fortunate to have gotten my hands on AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins in advance of publication (thanks … More
Christmas Sugar Cookie Cutouts
I have been making this Christmas Sugar Cookie Cutout recipe since 1986. It is an heirloom recipe brought from Europe … More
Book Review: THE WOLF IN THE WHALE by Jordanna Max Brodsky
Novels featuring Gods and Goddesses and mythology aren’t generally my go-to. But THE WOLF IN THE WHALE by Jordanna Max … More
Words: “Never Alone Or Weary Of Life”
Earth sustains us not only in body, but in spirit: “Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties … More
Happy Labor Day’s 125th Anniversary
As a national holiday, Labor Day turns 125 years old in the US this year. There was already a legal … More
Video Escape: Banff National Park Alberta Canada
Banff National Park is in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and is Canada’s first national park. It’s destiny was … More
Words: “The Practical Value of Psychology…”
“The practical value of psychology… It is well recognized that the teacher must understand the working of the mind in … More