Kris Spisak’s Grammartopia!
GrammartopiaLibbie Mill Library, Thursday, July 25, 2019 7PM – 8:30PM2100 Libbie Lake East Street, Richmond, VA 23230(804) 501-1940 Author and editor Kris Spisak’s “Grammartopia” is a game-show style panel where three contestants battle it out for grammar prowess in an event that’s both entertaining and educational. What was the punctuation mark first found in graffiti […]
It’s Summer!
One of my favorite summer pleasures is what I’m doing now – lounging on my screened in porch. Most of this time is spent stretched out on a sofa with a book in my hands and a cup of tea on a little Ikea table beside me. At the moment, the branches on the tall […]
Horses & Me
I can’t remember when my love of horses began; as a child, I suppose. However, it was probably an innate, subconscious fascination, because I stared at all animals, not just horses. Maybe it was during the trips along two-lane roads as my family headed to the country to see relatives. There were always horses grazing […]
Jane Friedman, The Business of Being a Writer
If you’re an author or publisher, Jane Friedman is a name you probably know; and if not, you should. She is quite the guru in the publishing industry! Google her and watch the array of entities and expertise that pop up in association with her work, such as: The Great Courses, Publishers Weekly, The Hot […]
Memorial Day
It’s 3:30ish as I begin this brief paragraph or two. I want to say something about today before it’s over. My day began early with a post to my Instagram story, a cup of tea, a walk/jog, another walk with my dog, and oatmeal. Afterwards, I began thinking about the events around town, knowing that […]