Tag: mothers
Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery
If this sounds familiar, you’re right. I published it back in May, but thought I’d re-post today. Libby’s story of how she spent the morning of September 11 is very nearly my story. Again, writing what I know. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery
Friday Field Trip: UNICEF & NYC
At thirty, the fictional Claire Jordan finds her calling in international relief and takes a job with UNICEF, the United … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: UNICEF & NYC
Forgiving the unforgivable
First, let me say how much I learned while reading The Island of Sea Women. I knew nothing of Jeju … Continue reading Forgiving the unforgivable
Friday Field Trip: Puerto Rico
While nowhere near Carson City, Puerto Rico figures into my novel, US, NOW AND THEN briefly but significantly. Claire’s Peace … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Puerto Rico
Why do people leave?
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?
Trevor Noah and the power of language
“You cannot blame anyone else for what you do. You cannot blame your past for who you are. You are responsible for you. You make your own choices.” Continue reading Trevor Noah and the power of language
Mid-week Mischief
Sadly, these Nevada businesses are closed now. #takecare #selfcare #stayhomenevada #flattenthecurve Continue reading Mid-week Mischief
Coming home to a place I’ve never been
Today would have been my mother’s 95th birthday. This Nevada Appeal column published on July 14, 2004, just ten days … Continue reading Coming home to a place I’ve never been
Coming home to Vegas, baby
“Being happy was a sort of a perk, an extra that came to you in odd moments, then was gone. It was not continuous and steady. You could not rely on it to be there every morning.” Continue reading Coming home to Vegas, baby
