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Thank you, Babcia
The older I get, the more eager I am to learn, especially about the people of the world and how they lived their lives. Never a history buff, I’m now learning more about historical events and their impact on not … Continue reading
The Old Man
When I first saw Dreams from My Father in the local library, I was hiding out in the young adult section—quiet and empty in the early morning hours. I was on a timeline and didn’t want to be interrupted, but … Continue reading
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Go in Peace
I was introduced to Louise Erdrich’s work in an interesting way. One of my brothers told me about The Night Watchman, so I downloaded a sample and was immediately drawn into the story. But there were already several books in … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, Louise Erdrich, Social Injustice
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Connections, Past and Present
While the title might sound like a sweet post about loved ones gathering for a family reunion complete with hugs, memories of beloved grandmothers and crotchety uncles, and a plethora of calorie-laden casseroles and rich desserts, it’s not. It’s a … Continue reading
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Does Justice Prevail?
I left my writing group yesterday filled with resolve to beef up my blogging–or to at least get back to it. This summer, I’ve been reading a lot, writing a document titled Corona Chronicles (original, huh?), spending as much time … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, Louise Edrich, Native American Lit, reading
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Unhealed Wounds
I’ve been accused of having a Pollyanna outlook, and that’s okay by me. No one in my circle(s) said he or she actually enjoyed COVID-19, and nor did I. At the same time, since many usual activities were nipped in … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, memoir, Natasha Trethewey, reading, writing
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Addy’s Granddaughter
Good readers make good writers. At least that’s what I keep telling myself when I fail to work on a story or submit something I’ve already written. In my critique group, sometimes we talk about workshopping a piece to death, … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, Georgia Hunte, historical fiction, reading
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Rabbi or Psychologist?
A couple of weeks ago, I sat on the sidelines with my son and daughter-in-law watching my seven-year-old grandson play baseball. I felt my chest tighten when he came up to bat and wondered about my anxiety. Ethan got … Continue reading
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A Circle of Quiet
Yesterday I finally got around to posting a review of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Circle of Quiet on Amazon. A lovely book of reflections on the author’s life experiences, opinions, and beliefs, it had me at this sentence found near the … Continue reading
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Love/Hate Relationship
Powerful. Compelling. Unsettling. Instructional. These and other descriptors depict my thoughts and feelings on pretty much every page of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Although I’d heard of Stowe’s well-known work for most of my life, I didn’t read it until this … Continue reading
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Tagged abolition, book reviews, books, Harriet Beecher Stowe, historical fiction, slavery, story telling
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Gossip and Solitude 