Review: The Heidi Chronicles

A Performance Several weeks ago I reviewed the Heidi Chronicles (see below) and didn't like it. Last night, however, my book discussion group got together to "perform" the play by taking roles and reading aloud. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves ....The wine and good food helped. To add to the play experience, the organizers of our … Continue reading Review: The Heidi Chronicles

Review: The Broken Teaglass

Word Nerds Unite! The Broken Teaglass, by Emily Arsenault,  is a story for lovers of words . . . Word Nerds . . . enthusiasts who love reading words, but also love learning their definitions, musing on their origins, and finding the best and most accurate words for use in their own vocabulary. Who knew this … Continue reading Review: The Broken Teaglass

The Birth of a Novel

A Chronicle of Progress as I write my fourth novel. After completing my third novel, Gator Bait - A Tennis Team Mystery, I wondered which direction my next novel should take. I’ll be honest. I dithered around. I was busy preparing Gator for publication, marketing my other novels, and distracted from writing daily . . . … Continue reading The Birth of a Novel

Wild Pesto Recipe

Try this yummy pesto made from wild ingredients. I love the idea of collecting  nature's bounty and making something delicious. The main ingredients are chives and ramps. What is a ramp, you ask? Ramps are a delicacy in some NY restaurants and the first green popping through the forest floor in the woods behind my … Continue reading Wild Pesto Recipe

Happy Month of May!

I love to see the woods behind my house greening up. To me it means hope after a long winter. Today is rainy and overcast, but my backyard looks beautiful anyway . . . fresh and new.                   Speaking of fresh and new . . . Along … Continue reading Happy Month of May!