Book Review: HOMEGOING by Yaa Gyasi

Wow. What an ambitious accomplishment for a debut author (any author, really) – a story following the lives of one … More

Words: Zane Grey “What Any Man Can Do…”

Author Zane Grey has a few simple, timeless suggestions for when, in the midst of our helpless frustration, we wonder … More

As a fan of Civil War-era historical fiction, I thoroughly enjoyed the slim debut of THE SECOND MRS. HOCKADAY. An … More

The holidays will be here soon and pickled veggies will add just the right touch when entertaining. Just about any … More

Where do we find our courage, our strength, our resiliency, our compassion… Ursula K. Le Guin explained in her Mills College … More

Every now and then a tv show surprises me in an unexpectedly good way. A recent Netflix binge brought me, … More

A total solar eclipse happens about every 18 months, but rarely in the U.S. And, yet, we didn’t join the … More

The value of communications and conversations are not just in their exchange of wants, needs, and information, but the connections … More

What I’ve come to learn about myself as a reader is that I am patient enough (who knew?) to enjoy … More

In the age of social media when we are overwhelmed by too much information and too many ultra compelling stories … More