About once a year, I walk past Annie’s house on my way home from my walk when she’s out. We like each other a lot and always have a delightful conversation. This has been going on for about twenty-five years. Every year we look different, older, of course. We’ve talked about our kids and our lives. Mostly Annie talks, I listen... fascinated. Today we compared our ages. She … [Read more...]
The One and Only Bookstore in Town
The Book Rack is Titusville’s only real bookstore. It sits on a corner in historical, down town. Businesses come and go here, but Lynne, the proprietor, has been tending to book needs for ten years and counting. The store draws customers from the nearby marina; and since they arrive in their boats, they have no other means of transportation, except walking or biking. Lynne’s … [Read more...]
God Is Able
I found this in a church bulletin once and thought I would share it with you. God is Able By DiVoran Lites From the frog that peeps and leaps, To the bog that silent sleeps, Your ways, Lord, are undiscoverable. From the bright fuchsia myrtle, To the sunning, fresh-spring turtle, Your ways, Lord, inscrutable. Unfathomable Untraceable Uncountable Your call on me, … [Read more...]
My Bad Book Review
Last week I was appalled when I read what I considered a bad review of one of my books. My first thought was, that’s it, I’m done, no more novels for me. But my love of writing immediately took over, and I decided to get whatever I could out of it. First, I reviewed the review, and realized it wasn’t a review as much as it was an editorial report or critique. That probably … [Read more...]
