Dinosaur webs? When we think of what is possible… we tend to be limited — by our knowledge by our perspective … More
Category: History
Book Review: THE WOMEN IN THE CASTLE by Jessica Shattuck
Where to begin with THE WOMEN IN THE CASTLE? For starters: if you think you’ve read every WWII historical fiction … More
Words: “… The Doctrine Of The Manyness Of Reality”
We all agree that truth matters, but how do we become honest critics of truth? How do we create meaningful … More
Movie: HIDDEN FIGURES
As soon as I saw the preview for HIDDEN FIGURES I was hooked. As a women, as a history … More
The Italian Tradition of Sharing Panettone
Traditional panettone, (yellow in color because it has butter and egg yolks in it) is studded with raisins and the … More
Words: T.S. Elliot “…When We Do Not Know Enough…”
We can never know everything. But, when we do not know …when we have moments of doubt or confusion …or when we … More
The Evolution Of Jovina’s Pumpkin Pie
Throughout much of the United States, it is traditional to serve pumpkin pie after Thanksgiving dinner. I began making pumpkin … More
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
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