I first came across the work of Roger Rosenblatt at a local bookstore, where the paperback of his memoir, Making Toast, was on display on the front table. When Rosenblatt’s 38-year-old daughter died suddenly of a heart defect no one knew she had, he and his wife Ginny moved in with their widowed son-in-law to…Continue reading Kayak Morning by Roger Rosenblatt, and other books on grief
Category: Ephemera
Golden Gate Park & Lands End
On Saturday, we spent the day exploring Lands End and Golden Gate Park, two local treasures of the National Park Service. First up, the windmill at Queen Wilhemina’s Garden. Both windmills have recently been restored. The one behind the Beach Chalet, with its ever-changing garden, is perfect for picnics. Next, we headed over to Spreckels…Continue reading Golden Gate Park & Lands End
It Gets Better Video from BYU
What is often lost in the political and religious rhetoric about gay rights and the very nature of homosexuality is the fact that so many kids struggle with finding a place in their community. This moving “It Gets Better” video by gay and lesbian students at Brigham Young University–a school that, like so many religious…Continue reading It Gets Better Video from BYU
How to Write a Novel: 10 Steps to Get You Started
The first thing you need to know about writing a novel is that there’s no magic formula. Every novel demands its own structure, its own pace, its own way of looking at the world. If you’re ready to take on the challenge of writing a novel, here are 10 steps to get your started. …Continue reading How to Write a Novel: 10 Steps to Get You Started
Rick Santorum’s Bill of Rights for Women
Sometimes, it’s difficult to get a real sense of how candidates feel about certain issues, because they don’t want to scare away potential voters. Rick Santorum, on the other hand, has made his views on women very clear. I give you, then, Rick Santorum’s Bill of Rights for Women. Please note that while the titles are…Continue reading Rick Santorum’s Bill of Rights for Women