If our coming together seldom includes our work, and is largely social, our influence on our communities is limited.
Blog Posts on Writing and Authors
Doris Duke, the Patriarchy, and God
My surprise almost outweighed my satisfaction when I found that in one letter, written in middle age, Doris referred to the patriarchy.
No Refuge but in Writing
I have been blessed this week by two immersions in the work of Tennessee Williams, a writer I’ve always adored.
The Little Bookstore That Could
I believe in books printed on paper, and a lot of others do too.
Death of Ten Thousand Pricks
Scheduled to be published in August, 2018, The Silver Swan is now delayed till sometime in 2019.
The Mysterious Diamond
I loved our tour of architect Luis Barragán’s masterpiece in Mexico City, a great collection of brilliantly-colored walls, streams and pools.
Guns
Where are the fathers?
Playgirl
Our desire to be liked and loved is passionate, unequivocal, and it makes us vulnerable to every rejection.
Doris Duke: Love, Sex, Power and Money
Does it matter that she never found her match in terms of money, status and achievement?
17 Favorites of 2017
As this year comes to a close (some might say thankfully), I’ve once again chosen my most popular posts of 2017, based on visits, comments, Tweets and Facebook likes.