Writer. Contributing Editor at The Discarded Image. Digital Content Strategist. Here's where I publicly explore the books I'm reading, the projects I'm working on, and other current interests. Category Archives for Your turn
Weekend reading
The latest issue of Poets & Writers has arrived! Â Seems all I have done for weeks is work at the office, work in the gardens, work in the house. Â But I keep telling myself that summer is here, and if … Continue reading
I heart my local library
Despite spending most of my recent “off” hours digging up sod, laying in a new perennial border, and planting my vegetable and herb garden, I have managed to read several books in the last couple weeks, all of which I … Continue reading
Narrative History: To Read or Not to Read?
Do you read narrative history? Â I’m talking about books like Eric Jager’s The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France or Leslie Carroll’s Royal Affairs: A Lusty Romp Through the Extramarital Adeventures … Continue reading
Currently reading
After weeks of remodeling and painting, my muscles needed a break. Â So even though I have lots of work to do on the house, I gratefully have spent evenings over the last week or so catching up on all the … Continue reading
Reading through Advent
Today marks the third Sunday of Advent, and I have to admit that waiting for the Christ Child is a bit overshadowed by waiting to take possession of our house. Â We closed two weeks ago on our first house—after 15 … Continue reading
