Archive for January 2025
Twenty-Three: Poetry for You
Dear Zoe and Talia, It seems strange to write a birthday letter when you two are in different places on this planet. I’m pretty certain that in all other years, you’ve been in the same space, sometimes even in the same room. And now, there’s about an hour between you, and had life gone the…
Read MoreBalancing Humor and Heartbreak: An Interview with Ruth F. Stevens
Author and playwright Ruth F. Stevens is “a big believer in the power of laughter to ease our pain and anxiety,” and much of what she writes (even blog posts) falls into the category of humorous. Humor is a perfect way to connect with readers, and based on reviews of Ruth’s work, she’s managed to…
Read MoreA Bumpy Ride
Tomorrow is the inauguration. I’m trying my best not to dwell in the negative, but we’ve lived through the presidency of this man before, and I’m more scared now for what’s to come. Part of that is because this time, I’m better informed. Reading—always something important to me—has been first on my list lately, and…
Read MoreAsking Questions and Listening to Answers: An Interview with Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
Starting out the 2025 Author Interview series is author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, “a Ukrainian Canadian author acclaimed for her nonfiction and historical fiction.” In fact, she’s authored so many books, I had to pick and choose which to feature at the end of the interview (ultimately featuring a photo from her website). Her work has…
Read MoreNo Words for the New Year 3
A huge sigh left my mouth this morning when Arnold, one of our cats, licked the shell of my ear before batting around the earbuds sitting on the side table. New year, new behavior? Not for this guy. He wanted me to get up and get him some food. And since it was 5:59 a.m.,…
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