Author Archives: straightspousememoir

  Walking into a room full of people who have already read my book and want to talk about their reading experience is pure bliss! Here are some proposed discussion questions to start a lively conversation: What are three adjectives … Continue reading →

Yes, I bring my book along wherever I go! I give thanks for the words of this classic poem by William Wordsworth: “I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once … Continue reading →

My book sitting pretty on the New Nonfiction shelf at Warren Library, Warren, NJ Books Are My Friends “We cherish books even if unread; their mere presence exudes comfort, their ready access, reassurance.”—Alfred Edward Newton I surround myself with books —some … Continue reading →

I’m delighted to share some good news: I was the featured guest on the hour-long Mental Health Matters, a local program co-hosted by Tracy Ecclesine Ivie and Larry Cartwright on Monday, March 5, 2018. Grab your favorite beverage and relax … Continue reading →

Books are my friends, and I spend a great deal of time reading and rereading those books that open my mind and heart to the experiences of others. I embrace the line from the movie Shadowlands: “We read to know … Continue reading →