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As a curious observer of life, I blog on writing, marketing, my prairie - anything that interests me in the moment. I like to have conversations with readers, so don’t hesitate to leave a comment. I'll respond.
We have a special treat today, an interview with Diane Glass and Debra Engle, founders of the Tending Your Inner Garden® workshops. Diane and Debra just published Winter, the first in a series of books…
Read MoreEvery stage of life presents risks, offers opportunities to step out of our comfort zones, to find meaning for our lives, but the significance feels greater as we transition from childhood to adulthood and for…
Read MoreThe story of David &Goliath is well known. But in reading about David, most people overlook the prize he won for bringing back the Philistine’s head—King Saul’s daughter, Michal. The women behind the men are…
Read More“Make direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.” That’s the ninth step of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program. THE NINTH STEP, a novel by Barbara…
Read MoreI was delighted to rediscover this novel by Anne Lamott. I’d read it long enough ago to forget the details. But I remember the style and it was as engaging to read this time as…
Read More“Use well thy freedom.” Those words are chiseled on a college building in Jonathan Franzen’s novel FREEDOM. They articulate one of the major themes of this 576-page tome, which follows the lives of Walter…
Read MoreJane beats a real estate broker bloody with her stiletto heel. Kit lays into her brother with a broken wine bottle. Physically and mentally abused by her husband, Leah finally takes it out on her…
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