I’m still alive!

I’ve gotten a couple of emails asking “Are you okay?” because it’s been so long since I posted on the website, and – you know – covid. Yes, I’m fine, but there are now three things to share, so I’ll see if I can remember...

Days of Awe

Every year at this time, I repost this essay at my brother’s request. The years have passed since he lost Jean, but her memory is a blessing.    

Mother’s Day is coming!

The owner of my local bookstore, Mac’s Backs on Coventry, will be bringing books to be signed to my house soon — and we will, of course, keep proper social distance! The store has hardcover copies of The Women of the Copper Country in stock and can still...

Well, hell.

Don and I are in the COVID19 high risk group, so we are isolating ourselves. We already had a fully stocked pantry and freezer in anticipation of the snowstorms and thunderstorms that can knock out power for a few days at a time. So far, the pandemic is a spectator...

A clarification: Saying “no” to TEDxSantaCruz

I have been asked to clarify an earlier blog. As was made clear within that post, I was invited to participate in a TEDx event. TEDx events are locally and independently organized and do not represent TED. I regret any misunderstanding. I have been warned that I will...