Only connect: Bloggers who inspire me

I've said it before that WordPress is a good community -- each person  I've encountered (so far) is a sincere truth seeker. Snarks, please take your crappy attitudes elsewhere. I'm even more pleased that this is my roost after finding myself  nominated for a Very Inspiring Blogger award by the Book Maven. Thank you Jhobell. … Continue reading Only connect: Bloggers who inspire me

A Challenger memory

I was a high school student when the space shuttle Challenger exploded after takeoff 27 years ago yesterday. I still remember the shock and horror of that accident. I also remember the extraordinary, consoling beauty of Pres. Reagan's address to the nation, crafted by his speechwriter Peggy Noonan. His speech on the evening news was … Continue reading A Challenger memory

Chwast hits a Homer: new in bookstores

Can you handle epic poetry only in small doses? Recent books by renowned graphic designer and illustrator Seymour Chwast may be your answer. In his latest, "Homer: The Odyssey" (Bloomsbury), Chwast has given us a visual sibling to that famous series of classic condensations, "Cliffs Notes." Ok, that's a bit too reductive and unfair: Chwast … Continue reading Chwast hits a Homer: new in bookstores