Ernest Hemingway was a fascinating man and troubled soul. He was man’s man, but a weak, needy, and unlikable person. He was self-absorbed and quick to anger, but fun-loving and desperate for love. He suffered from low self-esteem and alcoholism, but wrote vivid, earthy stories destined to become classics. All this per Paula McLain's research … Continue reading Book Review: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
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Epic Bike Trip Failure
Nancy, Debbie, and I spent months planning our two-hundred-mile bicycle trip on the Erie to Ohio Trail. We looked forward to biking through Cuyahoga National Forest, along the river, and into Amish Country to the center of the state while staying at B&Bs, inns, and a farmhouse. I wasn’t looking forward biking up the hills, … Continue reading Epic Bike Trip Failure
Review of The Great Alone
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah The Alaskan wilderness has always been intriguing to me, so I love the setting of the story. The weather, remoteness, and lack of basic necessities is not for the faint of heart. I am in awe of people who go off the grid and can adapt to the harsh … Continue reading Review of The Great Alone
