A guide to the classics — This page does not contain affiliate links to products. The author receives no commission for purchases made through these links. As an early adopter of sourcing recipes on the Internet, I’m getting a little (if you’ll excuse the expression) fed up. Now, I’ll admit, there’s something magical about hitting a…

Carrie Fisher was an excellent actor, but an even better writer — This story does not contain affiliate links to products. The author receives no commission for purchases made through these links. Carrie Fisher's role as Princess Leia Organa in the Star Wars saga gained her the adoration of the masses, but she also wrote some funny, wise, and engaging books. If…

A short story about a short life — Death from famine is relentless. As time passes, the odds worsen. Moocher Mike was dying. His moniker fit. Mike begged for extra servings and pennies from the church's poor box. A favorite trick was to spit in someone's lunch. As his victim shoved it away in disgust, Mike nabbed it…

How I learned that broken hearts can keep beating — Unexpected death has a way of tilting your world on its axis. When I was a freshman in college, three of my friends were in a terrible car accident. They had been out all night drinking and were heading home in the wee hours to get their gear to go…

Whether you fan it or ban it, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy! — Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but it’s not all gravy. Here is a sampling of the many moods it inspires. A Mayflower Tragedy

The hand that feeds you is the one most likely to rip you off — So you’ve found your bliss, and it’s (ta, da) writing. Congratulations! As someone who’s been doing this for over half a century, I can tell you the rewards are great, probably not as great as you’re hoping they’ll be, but there’s a lot to be said for expressing yourself in…