Fish Fry

A recent column in the Buffalo News by Sean Kirst explored the iconic fish fry heritage we have here in the Buffalo area.  So, it seems like a good time to dust off a piece I wrote back in 2014.  This piece has a special place in my heart, as parts of it were...

True Girth

Last night on Facebook, a friend posted a hilarious video of an English woman putting on Spanx.  Many women can associate with that experience.  Recently, I wrote a story that fits this category.  Hopefully, some of you can share your “horror” stories too....

Inspiration

Hope everyone is staying cool during these lazy, hazy days of summer. I have long been a member of a writing group here in East Aurora.  Our moderator, Rick Ohler, organizes a field trip every May to explore mainly agricultural Wyoming County, which is basically in...

Connections

First, I promise to post more regularly to this blog! It’s hard to believe that it has been a year since “One on the Ground” was published.  During that time, I had the opportunity to promote the book through talks and signings, and there have been...

Books

I definitely have a soft spot for book sales. Nothing beats wandering around a room and being drawn to a particular book. Try doing that on a Nook! I stopped in the Clarence Library yesterday, and was pleasantly surprised to find they were having a book sale. Several...