If you’re casting about for a way to take the edge off Trump’s wrecking ball, I heartily recommend the uplifting powers of a great...
Memorable Winter Reads
If you’re casting about for a way to take the edge off Trump’s wrecking ball, I heartily recommend the uplifting powers of a great read. Reading is more than an escape. It can provide inspiration for charting a course in these [...]
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Trailblazing Women We Lost in 2024
I’ve chosen trailblazers in literature, music, painting, political activism and medicine. Many communities lost their own notable women last year, whom you might want to include in your personal remembrances. Alice Munro (1931-2024) An acclaimed Canadian short story writer who won almost every literary award including the Booker [...]
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My Picks for Summer Reads
It’s that time of the year again when I share my selections for summer reading. Seeking to combat the stress from daily life dominated by wars, global warming and economic hardships, I’ve selected books that offer an escape into worlds that will make you laugh, be deeply moved, and think in new ways. Most of my choices are short story [...]
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