I grew up in the Episcopalian/Anglican church in Chicagoland. Even though this faith is closely tied to the teachings of the New Testament, I don't remember us learning any Bible stories in Sunday School. Later, I studied philosophy in college and learned about the teachings of Christian thinkers Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas Aquinas. I … Continue reading Studying the Bible
Five Star Review of My Novel
Just wanted to share with my blog readers that I received a five-star review of my novel on Goodreads. The reviewer, Mark Durman, is a British author of four books. His books are titled: Adsum Mission and Passion, a memoir, plus three novels. They are titled The Warehouse, Cash in Transit and Verification. He wrote … Continue reading Five Star Review of My Novel
Mindful in Majorca
The last time I was in Majorca was in 1966. I was 10 years old and was there with my parents and three siblings. If someone had told me then that I would one day retire to Spain with my husband, I would have said, "No way!" The idea would have been so implausible for … Continue reading Mindful in Majorca
Book Review of Life Lessons
I was thrilled to see another book by Nancy Blodgett Klein. I so enjoyed her recent book Torn Between Worlds that I was glad to be able to read another one. Right from the first page this anthology had grabbed me. I think the concept is Great, and it was interesting reading about all the … Continue reading Book Review of Life Lessons
Our Neighborhood Pottymouth
The old man in the nursing home screams out obscenities at least once a week His booming voice carries throughout the neighborhood I can hear him 3 blocks away as he screams over and over Motherfucker! Son-of-a bitch I speculate his children put him in this nursing home to solve their "difficult parent" problem But … Continue reading Our Neighborhood Pottymouth
Passing the Torch
Our older son Alex recently got married to a lovely woman named Nicole. They married in Palm Springs, California. I posted about Palm Springs and our son's wedding last month on my blog. But this month, I wanted to write about how marriage is such a big rite of passage that is inspires many other … Continue reading Passing the Torch
Speaking A Language I Never Learned
Have you ever talked or sung in your sleep so loudly that it wakes you up? Well, I have done that at least four times in the last few years but the languages I have been speaking or singing in are unknown to me. I do speak French and Spanish but the languages I am … Continue reading Speaking A Language I Never Learned
Torn Between Worlds Topics
Rather than explain the plot of my novel, Torn Between Worlds: A Mexican Immigrant’s Journey to Find Herself, in a traditional way, I thought it might be more effective to list some of the topics my novel touches on to give you a sense of my book from a more engaging perspective: Illegal immigration... Bilingual … Continue reading Torn Between Worlds Topics
The Beauty of Palm Springs
I have never been to Palm Springs, California, before but hubby Rick and I flew there recently for our older son Alex’s wedding. I was impressed with the rugged beauty of the place. It reminded me a lot of arid parts of Spain, with its palm trees, mountains, bougainvillea and many varieties of cacti. Taken … Continue reading The Beauty of Palm Springs
San Francisco Botanical Garden
If you ever have a chance to visit this beautiful "City by the Bay," make sure you get over to the botanical garden there as it's among the best in the world. The garden is divided into sections of the world where specific flowers, plants, bushes and trees grow. For example, in the "Southeast Asian … Continue reading San Francisco Botanical Garden
US Author Nancy Klein in Spain 