Growing Designer Snowflakes

There is something magical and compelling in the delicate artistry of snowflakes. It’s as if nature decided to show off … More

Book Review: WASHINGTON BLACK by Esi Edugyan

Oh how I loved WASHINGTON BLACK by Esi Edugyan! I was in need of lovely, sensory language and an engaging … More

May we each understand the need, and strive to be, an intelligent toiler… “An infallible test of civilization is that … More

When you watch bald eagles being raised in near blizzard conditions, you might get the impression that they are pretty … More

Mardi Gras is just around the corner and the Gulf Coast residents have started to prepare for the celebration. Several … More

Leonardo Da Vinci was a keen observer and student of nature. His notes on The Nature of Water, from The … More

I think every one would agree the best time to eat bread is fresh from the oven. So I generally … More

I picked THE WIFE by Meg Wolitzer for our book club, as I thought it would be so much fun … More

I don’t review a great number of nonfiction on Goodreads, but to those who know me (and my penchant for … More

Power lines come down for many reasons — sleet, hurricanes, tornados, accidents, etc. Know what to do before you are … More