Greetings, readers. On a trip long ago, my husband and I visited many Buddhist temples in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Tibet and saw many monks going about their peaceful rituals and prayers. I think they are an inspiration, reminding us to hold onto our humanity, be kind, and offer peace, especially … [Read more…]
Hi there, subscribers! Just popping in from Florida to wish you and yours a lovely Thanksgiving Day. It’s still in the 80s in Central Florida where we live: sunny with beautiful blue skies, so we may just go for a walk and soak in some outdoor ambiance. As a kid, … [Read more…]
Greetings, readers! I hope this finds you doing well. I’m okay, but these days I’m flashing back to many alarming times I experienced in a cult. This time of year, I tend to reflect on the last stages of writing and publishing my cult memoir, Undertow: My Escape from the … [Read more…]
Hi there, readers. Are you a book reader, a book lover? I am. But do you have books you haven’t read yet? I sure do. Owning and reading books brings me comfort, inspiration, entertainment, education, joy, and more. The “more” includes escaping into other people’s lives, other cultures, other times. … [Read more…]
Greetings, subscribers. Today I must share this IMPORTANT NEWS: If you come across a Spanish translation of any part of my memoir, Undertow, or of my other book, From the Porch to the Page, or any of my blog posts, I want you to know I have NOT authorized it. … [Read more…]