Critters
The other day when cleaning sesame seeds and peppercorns from the plastic silverware tray, I noticed the varied assortment of forks and spoons we've collected over the years: a fork and … Continue reading >>
What:
I imagine my novels balancing on a tightrope stretched between the issues that are important to me (racial and social justice, the climate emergency, feminism) and the characters who live … Continue reading >>
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
The implication is that old dogs (and old people) learn less well than the young, and that old folks are set in their ways. It's one of the oldest … Continue reading >>
Howard Finster:
Leave it to Pinterest to start me on an unexpected journey.
I use the site to pair interesting images with inspirational quotes for my Facebook Author Page. The quirky portrait, … Continue reading >>
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 >>
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 >>