This year, April in North Carolina hasn’t felt like early summer, and for that I’m grateful. I love to revel in the beauty of the flowering trees and plants all […]
Birthday with the Bard
Early in my marriage, my mother-in-law suggested I might someday like to have her wax bust of Shakespeare. I don’t recall my response; I hope it was gracious, though I’m […]
The Art of Oral-Storytelling
There is something incredible about the power and art of oral storytelling. I know everyone has stories, and I’m persuaded that everyone is a storyteller. Just try and notice this […]
The Warren & The World Vol 12, Issue 13
As we walk through these days of Eastertide, we celebrate the joy of the resurrection. I’m coming up on one year since the death of a dear friend, and the […]
The Mousehole Cat
My favorite kind of mail is Surprise Mail: the packages that I didn’t order, but that arrive on our porch unannounced and full of possibility. The Mousehole Cat arrived in just […]