This semester I’m taking a class towards my literature requirement, Women Writers. Until I was asked, in class, why I…
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The Epic of the Drawer Novel
Almost seven years ago, I began to write a book. I will try to withhold judgment about whether it is…
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I know my blog numbers. Few readers, few comments. It would be kind to call my numbers low. I know…
Continue ReadingA Whole New Book
I did it. I published my second Hike with Me book, in print and electronic versions. (The pages are separate…
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I like the idea that the appropriate response to any holiday wishes is a simple thank you. That there’s no…
Continue ReadingHockey Conspiracy
On the one hand, I’m pleased to see so many of my Blackhawks players being voted up on the All…
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The other night, I surprised and impressed the heck out of my husband. I didn’t think what I was doing…
Continue ReadingThe Distinguished Lecture Part 2: Sir Salman Rushdie
continued from The Distinguished Lecture Part 1: Preparation My husband can be a bit obsessive about being on time. And…
Continue ReadingThe Distinguished Lecture Part 1: Preparation
On November 20th, Boise State University put on one of their Distinguished Lecture series events. A free event, open to…
Continue ReadingThe Last Unicorn Tour: A Review
I like books. I’ve liked books as long as I can remember. And yet, despite spending the first eighteen years…
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