Becoming America's Stories, Ramblings & Writing, The Dreams of Singers and Sluggers, Weekend Coffee Share

Playing America’s Game

Baseball comes to a head in October. The boys of summer yield to Mr. Octobers. The World Series is under way and has taken center stage in the news, conversations, and family living rooms (or man caves) for the next week.  Baseball (as well as most games) banter may get heated, but it is not… Continue reading Playing America’s Game

Becoming America's Stories

Children at Work

So Much Goings-On The first book in The Becoming America’s Stories series, Daily Bread, is evolving with a new title and cover. The Heart of Bakers and Artist is the new title. An exciting cover reveals on July 28th. Follow as The Heart of Bakers and Artist (aka Daily Bread) re-releases into the world on… Continue reading Children at Work

Becoming America's Stories

How a Glimpse in a Life Became the Story

My maternal grandmother, Margaret, was an animated storyteller, demanding attention while recapping events and trespasses she endured. She frothed many of her stories with anger and disappointments, However, her accounts about baking bread at the Jewish bakery and having to bring her tag-a-long little kid sister, Lily, softened her tone. The story stuck with me… Continue reading How a Glimpse in a Life Became the Story

Weekend Coffee Share

Shaking Off Coffee Share

Good Morning, Everyone. It’s a gray raw morning here on Sayville Long Island. Snow is in the forecast...uhh.  The coffee is hot. Grab your mug. Let’s quickly catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would invite you to view the Tenement Museum Book Talk event. I had a wonderful chat with Erika Sullivan… Continue reading Shaking Off Coffee Share

Weekend Coffee Share

Writing Adventures Coffee Share

Good morning, Everyone. There is a brisk chill in the air here on the south shore of Long Island. Winter is not far away. Get yourself a hot cup of coffee. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would tell you the week was cluttered. It started with nausea and the fear… Continue reading Writing Adventures Coffee Share