Book Groups
Although not always, this blogging thing sometimes feels a little too “one-way.” Which is one reason I’m very excited to join book group discussions. If I’m able, I will meet…
Read moreThe Agony and Ecstasy of Memoir: Book Talk at Carlow University in Pittsburgh
Grandbaby Lola is surprised, but I’m getting used to the wonderful support I continue to receive from my alma mater, Carlow University, and specifically from Ellie Wymard, Director of the…
Read moreThoughts on the epigraph
Not to be confused with epitaph, epigram, or epithet, in literature, an epigraph is a phrase, quotation, or poem that is set at the beginning of a document or component. I…
Read moreThrowback Thursday
A picture of one of our annual Maple Springs Labor Day parties is included in the photo gallery in my book. But thanks to Shirley Nook, I just got my…
Read moreVery Cool Cover
The wonderful people at SUNY Press have just released their new fall catalog related to New York Studies. They made their cover from the same picture that is on my…
Read morePenguin!
Had a terrific book signing at the Penguin Bookshop in Sewickley on Tuesday night. So grateful to Susan and Mary for having me down. Ellie and Buddy Wymard came –…
Read moreTrue, Truer, Truest
I’m not usually swayed by celebrity, but I was starstruck by my brief interchange with Cheryl Strayed. I was lucky enough to accompany my friend Linda O’Connor to hear her…
Read moreNew Maple Springs Tradition as Corny as the Old Maple Springs Traditions
A new tradition has been started in Maple Springs — another ritual to celebrate and mourn the end of summer. People have gathered for the last couple of years for…
Read moreAugust Winner! — UPDATE
The winner of the August “Where In The World Is my Book?” contest is this cute little otter. He lives at the aquarium in Newport, Oregon. Two prizes will…
Read moreHoly Catch-Up, Batman
Over the holidays, I got behind. I blame it on Lola. Our first little grandbaby came to Maple Springs for the long weekend. She’s a month old now, and went…
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