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Poet and memoirist Carolyn Forché said on November 7, 2024, "We are going soon to be living under a different form of government entirely. Be careful, beginning now, about sharing … Continue reading >>
Embracing life
Today is my birthday. I never expected to be so happy at 70. Dare I say happy? What is happiness anyway? Okay, I'll say I never expected to still feel good, to feel on top of my … Continue reading >>
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 … Continue reading >>
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 … Continue reading >>
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 … Continue reading >>
Are three stars really so bad?
A recent post by an author on Threads read
Does anyone else find 3-star Goodreads reviews really dispiriting? You give your book your very life, your soul, for … Continue reading >>