Book Review: THE APPLE ORCHARD by Susan Wiggs
The Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs is delicious. I love, love, loved this book. It is like being transported to the wine country of Sonoma County, CA for a perfect, epicurean feast. […]
Review: In the Body of the World by Eve Ensler
You need community, and you need friends, and you need support to wake up. You cannot do it alone. – Eve Ensler In the Body of the World is Eve Ensler’s […]
Off to the Races!
No, I’m not talking about the run for the roses at Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby. I’m talking about a phenomenal HP computer with a 1.5T hard drive and 8 […]
Honoring Crystal Judson Brame: 10 Years of Triumphs and Tears
Where do you go? Who do you call when the domestic violence perpetrator in your life is the chief of police? This was Crystal Judson Brame’s dilemma 10 years ago […]
Bravo, Bill Iffrig! Home Town Hero Got Knocked Down and Kept Running in Boston
Not many old guys are as fast as me. It was only 5 feet away from me. I’ll tell you, that scared me. – Bill Iffrig Bill Iffrig is 78 […]
Terror in Boston: When Did We Become So Uncivilized?
When did it happen? Was it a singular event or a gradual erosion? When did terrorist acts become part of our culture? The answers to these question would likely be […]
Broken China and Big Dreams: Sophie Littlefield’s Inspiration
It’s like I’ve got my dream date to the prom and I just want to go moon and sigh a little. But I promise you this. After I take a […]
Do You Feel Sometimes Like Your Head Just Wants to Explode?
This cartoon aptly summarizes my week. The issues are different, but the shizza makes my head just want to explode. Hope y’all had a better week. If not, I hope […]
Cheers: National Margarita Day!
What’s your favorite margarita? I love a frozen strawberry margarita ~ no salt. My recipe is simple: blend frozen strawberries with margarita mix and tequila. Sometimes I add a splash […]
Mark Twain: Explore. Dream. Discover.
V-Day was Navigating Uncharted Waters’ 4th anniversary. This inspirational Mark Twain quote which was posted on my Facebook timeline by Julie Owens seems like a great way to celebrate how […]
Anne Caroline Drake 