Greetings this Friday morning, a day I reflect on a sudden loss. Yesterday I attended the funeral for Dr. Marvin Newman, a devoted teacher and supportive friend. Many of his colleagues and friends joined his wife, Myrna, their children, and other family members gathered outdoors to say goodbye to him. … [Read more…]
Cleaning out some files the other day, I found a copy of the old narrative poem, “Desiderata,” which means “things desired.” It is the perfect message I needed to hear again, and again, and again. Maybe you’re familiar with it already, but I thought I’d pass it along to you. … [Read more…]
Welcome to another episode of The Kitchen Sink, bits of writing I did years ago that didn’t make the final cut for my memoir, Undertow (which included everything but the … ). Either they were off-ramps from the storyline or unnecessary backstory. In case you missed them, the first two … [Read more…]
Happy Fourth of July, 2021. This holiday this year is a mix of strong emotions for me. It’s been raining a lot here in Central Florida and will probably rain a whole lot more in the coming week. Tropical Storm Elsa is headed our way. We hope it doesn’t do … [Read more…]
Greetings! I’m back to tell you about another of my writer friends: Peggy Sias Lantz, naturalist and author of ten books, including Florida’s Edible Wild Plants, The Young Naturalist’s Guide to Florida, and her latest, Adventure Tales from Florida’s Past. Her books and adventures are showcased on her brand new … [Read more…]