My mother used to have a saying, “Don’t count it a day lost when you learn something new” and she especially liked, “learn a new word.” She was big on vocabulary. I’ve modified this treasured maternal maxim to include any number of lesser, albeit, practical goals to further edify my life. For example, “don’t count it a day lost when you can talk a cop out of a speeding ticket” or “don’t count it a day lost when you can dodge every call from a … [Read more...]
Here’s the thing about going on a road trip across America alone with your dog. She can vouch for nothing. When I say, “Hey Lib, remember that herd of big horn sheep in Colorado that were really close to the highway?” she just looks at me with this blank puppy-dog stare. I’ve been engaging in this a lot lately, this one-sided reminiscing. As other duties, like raking up the the 9,000 pounds of autumn confetti littering my yard, now supplanted by the terror of … [Read more...]
If you're in the neighborhood, or want to fly in for some strawberries or Kettle Korn, stop by the Webster Groves Farmers Market tomorrow, May 23rd, where my travelin' partner and I will be … [Read More...]
So, today's my birthday. I've been trying to be breezy about it. You know, basking in the well wishes on Facebook, with all due thanks. Heading to New York tomorrow to see Paddy Boy, son number two. … [Read More...]
Send to KindleMay 16 - Elsevier Book Club, Elsevier Publishers, 3251 Riverport Lane, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 – Noon to 1:00, Private event
April 20 - “Lit at the Library,” The Future Helen Matthes Library, 200 N. 3rd St., Effingham, IL, 63401, sponsored by Left Bank Books and Blank Slate Press, Public is invited!
April 16 - Fontbonne University, Jack Taylor Library, Lewis Room, Book talk and slide show, sponsored by the Sociology Club, 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. Public is invited!
March 15 – Abode Coffee House, 117 E. Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 6:30 to 7:30 FREE!
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