I’ve updated my schedule for 2013. I am going to be busy this year, with classes, conventions, and workshops. In particular, the Writers’ League of Texas is holding a “No Excuses” writing panel on January 17 at BookPeople. It’s free and open to the public. Join me and several other writers for encouragement and advice. “No Excuses: How to Write No Matter What!” Think you don’t have enough time, aren’t prepared, or don’t have the Read more…
Dear Senator Cruz, Congratulations on your election to the United States Senate from Texas. As you know sir, there is a lot of work to do, and you must get started. I mean the proper and responsible control of firearms in this country. Senator, I know you are have been endorsed by NRA. That is why you and your fellow Republicans are in the perfect position to hold up your hand and say STOP! to Read more…
I have no words to express my sorrow for the loss of 26 lives in Newtown, CT. Those poor children and their brave teachers deserve more than my fitful attempts at meaning or outrage. So instead, because food is love and love is comfort, I leave you with the words of Irma S. Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker. It is not often that a cookbook makes me cry; in this case, it’s only this cookbook Read more…