I was honored to participate in Interview an Author, a special feature of Janice Spina's blog. https://jemsbooks.blog/2023/03/11/interview-an-author-with-author-nancy-klein/ Here is information about Janice Spina and her blog. Not only has she published 41 books, she also helps other independent authors promote their works through her Interview with Author feature. Obviously this is a very special person. … Continue reading Featured by Jemsbooks on Interview an Author
Fox News Hosts Lie Without Shame
“Fox News holds its viewers in contempt because it refuses to tell the truth.” —Robert Hubbell, US political analyst. Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingram and Sean Hannity A 1.6 billion dollar defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News for lying about the 2020 Presidential election is turning into a firehose of damaging information … Continue reading Fox News Hosts Lie Without Shame
Ban Assault Weapons
If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? I would ban the sale and possession of assault weapons by civilians in the United States to help reduce the number of mass shootings there. No other country in the world has as many mass shootings as the US. There … Continue reading Ban Assault Weapons
Latest Review of My Novel on Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Take On A Very Relevant Topic Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023 As someone who works with ESL students, I thought this was a beautifully written and carefully researched novel that successfully shines a light on a very important and relevant topic in a way that … Continue reading Latest Review of My Novel on Amazon
For The Moroccans
I originally wrote this poem for Syrians and Turks who suffered under a devastating earthquake. Now Morocco is facing a similar fate. Photo by Umit Bektas/Reuters Seizing Shaking Crying Dying God in Heaven Is this what you envisioned for us? Pain Suffering Loss Death How do we go on? Sometimes We'd rather not Admiring, perhaps, … Continue reading For The Moroccans
How To Tell A Woman From A Cow
A handy guide for Idaho’s Republican legislators (Hint: cow to left, woman to right) Photo by cottonbro studio: January is a bleak month in Idaho. …How To Tell A Woman From A Cow
Mexican Pyramids at Teotihuacan
One of the sights well worth seeing if you have are fortunate enough to visit Mexico, rather than heading straight to its beach resorts, is Teotihuacan. Thirty miles from Mexico city, this ancient city existed from roughly 100 B.C.E. to 550 C.E.. It was one of the most influential cities in Mesoamerica, with a population … Continue reading Mexican Pyramids at Teotihuacan
The best books about young people overcoming obstacles to survive
Nancy Blodgett Klein shares the 5 best books on young people overcoming obstacles to survive. Have you read Holes? — Read on shepherd.com/best-books/young-people-overcoming-obstacles-to-survive Shepherd.com is a great site for finding books to read because the books are organized by themes rather than by particular authors or by overly broad subjects. It's also a great site … Continue reading The best books about young people overcoming obstacles to survive
A Visit to Cartagena, Colombia
Our younger son chose Cartagena, Colombia as the destination for the second week of our Christmas vacation together. The first week was supposed to be in Peru to visit Machu Picchu, among other sights. But when the Peruvian government declared a state of emergency right before we were to fly there, we opted to go … Continue reading A Visit to Cartagena, Colombia
México City is Amazing
First, I must make a profound apology to all Mexicans. Your country is rich in history, culture and art. Somehow I never understood that before. Perhaps it's because I am from the United States where children are educated primarily in their own history and culture. Nearby countries, like Canada and Mexico, are ignored as are … Continue reading México City is Amazing