Make time. Take time. Hurry up. Slow down. Not enough time. Give something up. But what? Life is a pleasure. Life is a joy. Nothing is dispensable. More is better. Even petting cats takes time. Brushing teeth, conversing… I want to do it all. But one thing at a time. Slowly So I can savor it. … [Read more...]
Army of Worn Soles~Cover Reveal
I've been fascinated with Russian history since I was a teenager and have read a variety of historical accounts as well as a range of Russian literature. When I first heard about Scott Bury's new release, Army of Worn Soles, I immediately put it on my to-be-read list. 1941: Soldiers retreat across Ukraine even when their boots wear out. Three months after drafting him, the … [Read more...]
Letters
I have re-read the letters Bill wrote me while he was stationed aboard ship in the Navy in 1958. They are pretty much the same as the ones Dad sent Mother in 1945 during World War II. I suppose a service person’s life can be full of monotony even in wartime. Receiving messages from home or from loved ones far away is by far the most wonderful, the most exciting, … [Read more...]
Bathroom Book Signing
Recently I attended a family reunion in a restaurant. At the end of the evening, I decided to step into the restroom. To my surprise there was a line including several of my relatives. One of my cousins said she would love to buy paperbacks of my books. My mom, the ever prepared Onisha said "I've got books and began pulling them from her bag. Where is the most … [Read more...]
