As the winter holiday season approaches, I enjoy pulling out a compilation of my favorite holiday stories. Among my favorites is O. Henry’s Gift of the Magi. O. Henry is the pen name for American writer, William Sydney Porter. Porter wrote poetry, non-fiction, and a novel, but is best known for his short stories. IContinue reading “A Wise Gift”
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Getting Reacquainted
It can be nice to get reacquainted with an old friend. I recently renewed my acquaintance with Lucy Maud Montgomery. Or I should say, I renewed my acquaintance with her literature. L. M. Montgomery, the prolific Canadian writer best known for her Anne of Green Gables series, wrote 20 novels and hundreds of poems andContinue reading “Getting Reacquainted”
What’s the point? Poinsettias.
Does your winter décor include a beautiful, bright poinsettia? Certainly, the poinsettia stands out with its green leaves and cheery flowers in varieties of pink, white and red. Whether part of your holiday traditions or just a way to chase away winter blues, the poinsettia has a history as colorful as its flora. The poinsettiaContinue reading “What’s the point? Poinsettias.”
Books and Sisters
I was very young when I first discovered the power of the written word to transport me to new places (both real and imagined), to stir powerful emotions in my soul, or to challenge my thinking. More recently, I discovered the power of the written word in bringing people together. My sisters and I startedContinue reading “Books and Sisters”
Laurie's Leaves 