Have you ever read a book that resonated with you deeply? Have you ever believed a piece of literature stood out from the others in the same genre? Several years ago, I only wrote reviews about books that grabbed hold of me and didn’t let go. After I became an author,...
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Paperback Writer: Blending Words with Music
Do you listen to music when you read or write? Does the melody transport you to another place, where dragons breathe in puffs of smoke or women and men fall hopelessly in love with kismet kisses? I usually don’t have music in the background while I type. I write...
When There Are Blurred Areas in Direct Lines: A Genealogy Story
Do you have your grandfather’s chin? Do your freckles make you think you are Irish? Can you recall your great grandmother’s name? Are most of your relatives from one country? Genealogy can be interesting and fun, especially if you have a good foundation of biological...
Just Forget It: A Blog About First Memories
What is your first memory? Think about it. Can you describe the smells, tastes, sounds, and feelings attached to the memory? How old were you in this beginning recollection? Were you a small child, or were you a toddler, struggling to stand? Did you know that your...
Writing Journals
Do you keep a journal? Is it full of your daily experiences, ideas, and hopes for the future? You may associate a gender and age to those who keep journals, but journals and diaries are not limited to middle school girls and news reporters. Writing can benefit...
Erwin Elephant Hanging: The Unfortunate Incident in 1916
On September 13, 1916, Mary, the star elephant of Sparks Brother’s Circus, paraded to Derrick Car 1400 at a railroad roundhouse in Erwin, Tennessee. She was unaware that the onlookers in the Clinchfield Railroad Yard were viewing her final moments. Perhaps she thought...