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“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” – Anton Chekhov The afternoon was hot. The sun beat down. However, the evening brought  a cool breeze. Wave

Welcome to Main Character Monday. It’s a little different than my regular blog posts, a little more lighthearted. But stick with it, and you just might find some characters you’d like to read m

I don’t know who I am. I’m not speaking philosophically. I’m referring to a literal understanding of my family roots. There’s supposed to be a lot of German in my family tree on my dad’s

“Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere.” Anne Lamott Next year is my twenty-five year high school reunion. Other than making me feel older than

I need your help. Think about your favorite book characters. What makes them your favorites? Do they share a common trait, talent, or temperament? Do all your favorite characters herd sheep or make