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Books for June
Somehow, June is already nearly half over. Summer is well and truly underway. Time to find the shade of a tree or a lazy hammock and do some reading. And in the spirit of relaxation, here is some lighter fare to enjoy on a quiet summer day. JAMES THE CONNOISSEUR CAT by Harriet Hahn…
REVIEW: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE HARRY QUEBERT AFFAIR by Joel Dicker
Translated from the French by Sam Taylor I don’t believe I’ve ever read 650 pages so quickly. I finished this one over the course of about two and a half days. And regardless of its story or plot, every writer-in-training will love the cryptic Mr. Miyagi-like kernels of advice that begin each chapter. The book…
Trip to Rural Illinois – 2013
Most years we try to make our annual pilgrimage to Cumberland County, Illinois during fair week. Here are some photos from this year’s trip.
DAY ONE of RURAL ILLINOIS 2012
August 19, 2012 Yesterday was spent in the car, driving nearly 800 miles from Savannah, GA to Greenup, IL. This morning I awoke early to the sound of … nothing. I suppose if I had listened carefully I could have identified small songbirds or a few crickets. My cousin cooked us all a delicious hearty…