The Art of the Short Story – The Garden of Forking Paths by Jorge Luis Borges
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
Happy Friday! We are nearly thawed out here in Central Texas, or at least will be by tomorrow. Ready for …
The Art of the Short Story – “Sweat” by Zora Neal Hurston
This year I am reading The Art of the Short Story by Dana Gioia and R. S. Gwynn. There are …
Mini Book Review~ Becoming a Writer
Once again, let’s take a look at one of the multitudes of writing books I have read through the years. …
Tuesday Tool Time
Today I celebrate the most important tool in my world right now. My Hamilton Beach drip coffee maker. It is …
Monday Musing ~ French “Art de Vivre”
Is nothing sacred? Covid is seeming to change all the things that make us human. Ok, that’s a little much, …
Seven Superb Owls on a Saturday
It’s the weekend we all gather around our screens and worship the Superb Owl. With snacks, right? As a university …
Mini Book Review
It’s Friday, so here is another mini-book review. The book today is from the well stocked library here at the …
The Art of the Short Story – James Baldwin
I did not plan to begin Black History Month with James Baldwin, but it is a fitting beginning, and I …
Wednesday Production Report
“You most likely need a thesaurus, a rudimentary grammar book, and a grip on reality. This latter means there’s no …
The Story Factory 