Hello! It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book. Today, I’m talking about The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo. I was introduced to this book during the historical fiction class offered by the University of Virginia on Coursera. Part historical fiction, part magic, part ancient Chinese beliefs, part…
Hello! Last Monday, I introduced my new website. Today, I’d like to introduce my new pinterest. People use pinterest for all sorts of things. To me, pinterest is like a giant collection of magazines and the pictures that you clip out are then stored on bulletin boards.The areas that I’ve chosen to represent (so far…
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
Map from 1897 Hello!It’s time for Friday Fun! Maps are fascinating! They tell us where we are going and also where we have come from, based upon the design, layout and what is depicted. They determine what is important to a cartographer and by extension, the nation or culture at large. Some of the most…
Hello! It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book. Today I’m talking about Shakespeare, who has been named the greatest writer of the English language. 2014 marks the 450th birthday of William Shakespeare. He is beloved centuries later because there is a universality in the actions of his…
“Another fresh new year is here . . .Another year to live!To banish worry, doubt, and fear,To love and laugh and give!This bright new year is given meTo live each day with zest . . .To daily grow and try to beMy highest and my best!I have the opportunityOnce more to right some wrongs,To pray…
Hello!It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book.Christmas with Anne is a delightful compilation of Christmas stories and also tales for the new year. Some included are chapters from the Anne of Green Gables books, while others are short standalone stories. Be prepared to be charmed by the…
Hello! As 2014 approaches, I thought I’d take a look back at the books I’ve read this year. Thanks, Goodreads, for the email alerting me to this to give me the idea! This is a partial listing, as I joined Goodreads only in June. So, here are some of the books I’ve read this year….