WHOOPS! This is an image from Philly ... Where I live and work now, folks sometimes denigrate "North Jersey." It's unfair in lots of ways. But do you know what's in Northernmost Jersey, like, on-the-New-York-state-line NJ? Mountains. Woods. Quaint country towns. Like this: May I suggest, the New York Renaissance Festival: South Jersey is still… Continue reading Northernmost Jersey
Finding That Fevered Dream State: An Interview With Laura Eppinger, Author of Loving Monsters
A Quest for Old Tomes
Look at these dopey darlings! The sunflowers I grew in my backyard always make me smile: Since I last posted, I've had to cancel two sets of Fall Plans: One book festival I was going to promote my new book at. And a dear friend's wedding. Well, all that time has freed up so I… Continue reading A Quest for Old Tomes
Golden Hour (of civilization?)
It's been a hot and muggy summer, and now is the season of devastating weather events. I am safe and grateful. We lost power one morning, so I chugged a room temp soda instead of coffee and took a cold shower on the way to work. I am not saying this to complain -- more… Continue reading Golden Hour (of civilization?)
BUY MY BOOK! under a blue moon
I will NEVER forget this past Leo season. I am a Leo (sun) and even I was stretched to my social limits. We had two full moons during this August (the second one over the weekend is called a "blue moon") and two big events in my life pushed me back into the spotlight: 1)… Continue reading BUY MY BOOK! under a blue moon