The sun and immortal bird:
People often ask me about the unusual symbol on my necklace that my husband bought for me when working in Chengdu, China.
The symbol is the official city logo, … Continue reading >>
When I learned my friend and author Allison Maruska wrote a new novella, a "historical mystery," I immediately emailed her with questions. The Note sounds like a fascinating read, one about secrets … Continue reading >>
Oops
Looks like your dog understands you more than you think. The results of a recent study explains why my pup Cowboy quits the game when I fake a throw one too many times.
Researchers used a … Continue reading >>
Sunflowers
By Christine Rhein
I grow them every summer, keep the pictures
on my phone -- petals of brilliant yellow,
skies, royal blue -- nothing … Continue reading >>
I republish this post every couple of years because, frankly, most writers can use a kick in the pants sometimes. This one, however, is painless. It's motivating, and it will work to cement definable, … Continue reading >>
My biggest indulgence: buying athletic shoes.
Some women hoard high heels. Some women have closets full of boots, heels, flats and pumps. Leona "Queen of Mean" Helmsley had 250 of the same … Continue reading >>