What: I have been journaling, typing up stories, writing poems, etc. for as long as I can remember. My grandpa was a writer, and he had two typewriters in his basement--one that was his everyday workhorse and one that he let me use whenever I wanted. It was there that I learned it was okay to make mistakes. As he said, White Out exists for a reason. Mistakes happen to all of us. All along, I … [Read more...]
Why Linda Lives Forever in Baby Name History
How often do you think of Linda? Not as often as I do, I'll bet. It's a relic as far as feminine baby names go. A few years ago, I learned of a club for Lindas. I saw a photograph of a recent club gathering, a gaggle of Lindas in matching shirts posed at a Rainforest Cafe, on their website. I thought "Good grief, they're all old." Oof. I'd fit right in. I didn't like my name when … [Read more...]
Family Recipe: a Finnish pancake with three ingredients
But what's it called? My Finnish grandmother made an oven pancake that I loved, and now my grandkids enjoy it whenever they visit. My mom often made it for dinner, too, because who doesn't love breakfast for dinner? For years, I knew how to say it, but didn't know how to spell it. In my family, we called it KRUP-sue-AH, and I thought it was spelled krupse. I recently shared a picture on … [Read more...]
Words by the Waves: a Beach Access Trail StoryWalk®
Robbie's Way on Ocracoke Island, NC Robbie’s Way is a 15-foot wide access from Silver Lake Drive to the shores of Pamlico Sound. The family of Robbie Runyon deeded the access to Ocracoke Preservation Society in 2000 in memory of her frequent walks to watch the sunset across the road from her island home. In 2021, Robbie’s Way added a StoryWalk®. The walkway now includes 17 wooden cases, … [Read more...]
Building Trust with a Narrator: How Long Does It Take to Connect with the Voice?
Who is this person telling the story? And do I trust them? Any time I begin reading a new book there's a period of adjustment when I struggle to feel comfortable with the narrator's voice, and to trust that I'm in good hands. It's almost like making a new friend. You kind of wonder if and when you want to see them again. Occasionally I find myself caught in an internal fight not to put … [Read more...]
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