Holiday Wishes

However and wherever you spend the day, may it be filled with kindness toward your fellow humans. As for me, … Continue reading Holiday Wishes

Mid-week Wisdom

After months of sheltering in place, I found myself more distractible than I like. You too? Reading my normal fare—historical … Continue reading Three books that helped me escape

Having just spent time in China while reading The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane with its themes of family ties … Continue reading Why do people leave?

Almost twenty years ago I wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal about a trip to Ireland I took with … Continue reading Coming home to a place I’ve never been

Fannie Flagg never fails to find humor and wisdom in everyday life and I am never disappointed when I pick … Continue reading Book report: What will the neighbors say?