Monthly Archives: April 2024

“Nancy Burke’s witty, warm stories go to the heart of relationships and family life with honesty and compassion…  Death Cleaning and Other Units of Measure shows another aspect of Burke’s range as an author who speaks to the concerns of … Continue reading →

“You must learn, day by day, to broaden your horizon. The more things you love, the more things you are interested in, the more you enjoy, the more you are indignant about—the more you have left when anything happens.” Ethel … Continue reading →

In honor of Indie Bookstore Day: There is no Frigate like a BookTo take us Lands awayNor any Coursers like a PageOf prancing Poetry –This Traverse may the poorest takeWithout oppress of Toll –How frugal is the ChariotThat bears the … Continue reading →

Saturday, April 27, is Independent Bookstore Day all across the country. Indie bookstores in all 50 states will be celebrating—hundreds of them!We absolutely, positively can show our indies some love! Some indies will host safe, fun in-store events and some … Continue reading →

Advertising. Bloodstained. Cold-blooded. Fashionable. Hobnob. Moonbeam. New-fangled. Puking. Swagger. Worthless. Zany.Words coined by Shakespeare It’s been more than 450 years since Shakespeare put pen to paper. His birthday is celebrated around April 23rd, so we’re n the ballpark. In his … Continue reading →

“This is a process that we might call “getting to zero,” when an artist — or anyone, really — digs through all the sap that gets encrusted around a career or relationship and retouches the intrinsic impulse that got him … Continue reading →

“Of all the virtues we can learn, no trait is more useful, more essential for survival, and more likely to improve the quality of life than the ability to transform adversity into an enjoyable challenge.” Mihaly C., disciple of the … Continue reading →

Today is Earth Day: All around the world people are contemplating and taking action in appreciation of our planet’s beauty and fragility. Since it is also National Poetry Month, I’m sharing a favorite poem with you: God’s WorldEdna St. Vincent … Continue reading →

Dirt Farmerby Arden Anthony He finds beauty among these simple things;The path a plow makes n the rich, red loam,Gay sun-gold in ripe wheat — a plover’s wings —A cowbell, tinkling as the herd comes home. He treads the soil, … Continue reading →

The real purpose of running is not to win a race. It’s to test the limits of the human heart.”   Bill Bowerman, American coach and co-founder of Nike This sign was emblazoned on a sandwich board at a café to … Continue reading →