Have you been to a bookstore lately? I’ve been to three new ones this month, four if you include the mobile bookstore Rae’s Reads. It’s pretty exciting. For a long time it seems that most bookstores had closed, there were…
I’m 72 years old and number 72 on the periodic element table is Hafnium (Hf). I’d never heard of it, so I looked it up and read that it’s a lustrous, shiny, silvery metal that resists corrosion. I like it!…
Today is Father’s Day in the United States. In honor of that, I’ve decided to share a story about my father and me. It’s quite personal and I don’t believe I’ve ever shared it before. Growing up, I don’t recall…
This week I watched The Answer Man, an old movie from 2009. In one scene a bookstore owner is talking about why he loves his bookstore. He is so moved by how the authors shared something in writing for others…
I was just looking at my blog post from a year ago. I had just completed knee surgery for a torn meniscus and was excited about getting better and going out walking again. Boy, was I optimistic! In the past…
This week Ray and I stopped for lunch at McDonalds. I stared at the digital kiosk to figure out how to place our order. Had there been someone at the counter, I would have just stepped up and asked if…
I just have to ask… Is it tacky to repeat praise you’ve received from people? It feels like it is. I mean, we’ve been taught to not brag, right? Rather we should be modest, be humble. But does that mean…
I posted a book critique on Facebook this week. It was the judge’s comments to my Writer’s Digest contest entry for Keep Walking, Your Heart Will Catch Up. I’ll share those comments with you below. I’m feeling pretty proud of…
Very fortunate. Very blessed. Most of my professional life was spent in public libraries. Such a wonderful experience, working alongside such smart and caring people. I mean, the books are nice, sure. Libraries offer terrific programs, innovation, and creative ideas.…
You know how it is when you finally get eyeglasses and find you can see things more clearly? Your vision sharpens. You feel more at ease. (Well, if you haven’t worn glasses and don’t know, just take my word for…