books you may love: The Lost City of The Monkey God by Douglas Preston

An engrossing and true tale of an archaeological expedition into Honduras. And, let's talk about fear of snakes, shall we?

books you may love: Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova

reflections on a truly out-of-this-world novel on motherhood and maddening grief, and understanding why I read the kinds of books I love to read

shape-shifting memories, and a fierce but gentle love

On Gary Sobers' passing away, an old memory recast, and more reflections on Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

the everlasting delights of reading amazing books

reflections on Wings Of Fire Book #10, Bleeding Heart Yard, and an outstanding novel titled Atmosphere!

The Folly Of Memory is published!

Announcing the release of The Folly Of Memory, Book One in The Separation Of Souls Saga, a metaphysical fantasy series

the sound of connection

How a group of strangers have come to fill my weekends with quiet contentment

understanding the nature of attachment

We know of attachment to people and objects. What about attachment to a particular way of life unfolding? And the frustration that arises when life insists on doing its own unpredictable thing day after day after day?

What do we really want? Will we ever know?

Musings on the relentless mental tug-of-war

on books, basketball and on being a rebel as a parent

Life, and books, as they happened ...

D turns 10!

Happy birthday, darling D!

summer of '26

setting an intention for the season

May Meanderings: Monthly Missives from The Dream Pedlar

Celebrating the 50th edition of Monthly Missives by bidding farewell! Thank you for staying with me all this while!