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The Art of the Short Story – The Garden of Forking Paths by Jorge Luis Borges

March 5, 2021

This week’s story is a translation of a work by Jorge Luis Borges. Translations fascinate me. I always wonder how …

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Mini Book Review

February 19, 2021

Happy Friday! We are nearly thawed out here in Central Texas, or at least will be by tomorrow. Ready for …

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The Art of the Short Story – “Sweat” by Zora Neal Hurston

February 18, 2021

This year I am reading The Art of the Short Story by Dana Gioia and R. S. Gwynn. There are …

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Mini Book Review~ Becoming a Writer

February 13, 2021

Once again, let’s take a look at one of the multitudes of writing books I have read through the years. …

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Tuesday Tool Time

February 9, 2021

Today I celebrate the most important tool in my world right now. My Hamilton Beach drip coffee maker. It is …

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Monday Musing ~ French “Art de Vivre”

February 8, 2021

Is nothing sacred? Covid is seeming to change all the things that make us human. Ok, that’s a little much, …

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Seven Superb Owls on a Saturday

February 6, 2021

It’s the weekend we all gather around our screens and worship the Superb Owl. With snacks, right?  As a university …

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Mini Book Review

February 5, 2021

It’s Friday, so here is another mini-book review. The book today is from the well stocked library here at the …

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The Art of the Short Story – James Baldwin

February 4, 2021

I did not plan to begin Black History Month with James Baldwin, but it is a fitting beginning, and I …

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Wednesday Production Report

February 3, 2021

“You most likely need a thesaurus, a rudimentary grammar book, and a grip on reality. This latter means there’s no …

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