It never fails. I crack open a new Terry Pratchett novel, and before I’ve turned page one I’m writhing on the floor (figuratively, at my age), groaning, “I’m not worthy! […]
Our family watched The Princess Bride tonight. It was the first time any of our boys had seen it, the first time I’d seen it in probably twelve years. We’d […]
Tonight I finished listening to THE ILIAD of Homer on audiobook. First I listened to a great audio course from The Teaching Company, taught by Elizabeth Vandiver, on The Iliad, […]
I realize I may be the last person on the planet to read American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang, but even so, here I am posting my thoughts. Superior […]
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman A reverent tribute to The Jungle Book which moved me as much for its devotion to the beloved classic as for its affection for […]
The week in review, in no special order: 1. Happily gobbled The Last Olympian. It was just what I needed. Now I’m onto Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book. I may […]
This picture is courtesy of Willow Books in Acton, MA, my nearest indie bookstore. This is the New Releases shelf. The Amaranth Enchantment sits right next to The Chosen One […]
To the members of the Fusion Group who made me feel so welcome Friday night at The School of Philosophy, many thanks, and blessings on you. I enjoyed our evening […]
I’ll be speaking this Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at the School of Philosophy at the Orchard House, 399 Lexington Road, Concord, MA (Louisa May Alcott’s home). My subject […]
I intended, when The Amaranth Enchantment released, to chronicle the adventures of a first-time author on this blog. But it’s been Swampsville! Nutty crazy travel, book events, and lots of […]