Lesleigh Coyer in front of the grave of her brother, Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Coyer, at Virginia's Arlington National Cemetery in March 2013. He died of complications from an injury sustained in Afghanistan. Afghanistan has been called the "graveyard of Empires." The British tried to take over the country twice and failed. The Russians also … Continue reading US leaving “Graveyard of Empires.”
Flowers in Bloom Photo Essay
Our Zen Garden Hibiscus beauty is short lived. The bloom is here today, gone tomorrow. Such delicate flowers blooming from a riot of stems Don't know what these pink flowers are called but they thrive in sunny Spain Even our bushes are blossoming!
Life Lessons
I am please to announce that an anthology I have been involved in has been released. Life Lessons, Guidance for All Ages, complied by Nancy Blodgett …Life Lessons
On Turning 65
By Nancy B. Klein How did I get this old? When I was 10, I thought 65 was ancient, one foot already in the grave! Now I am here already. How the years have flown by. I was always in such a hurry to do something else, go somewhere else. Never comfortable in the present … Continue reading On Turning 65
The Great Disruption or the Great Awakening?
2020, the first year of the Great Disruption. It had been 100 years since our last pandemic. We were due for another one and Covid-19 obliged us. Most everyone suffered. Millions died. The world was turned upside down. All the things that brought us joy were no longer allowed: No hugs or kisses. No parties. … Continue reading The Great Disruption or the Great Awakening?
Judging a Book by its Cover
You know the saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover?" Well, three women on Goodreads decided to do just that when they saw the title of my first novel, Torn Between Worlds: An illegal immigrant's journey to find herself. Here is what Soledad said about my book on Goodreads. "I’m sorry, but “illegal immigrant”? … Continue reading Judging a Book by its Cover
Life Lessons Book Excerpt
Have you ever wondered if you are making the right decisions with your life? Well, this book can help guide you or a loved one in the right direction if you feel like you have lost your way. It is a just published anthology of 34 stories from a variety of authors sharing experiences that … Continue reading Life Lessons Book Excerpt
This Week’s Discovery: a young Mexican immigrant leaves her family behind in search of a better life
Today, I’m featuring one of our newest finds that got a rave review: Nancy Blodgett Klein‘s coming-of-age novel, Torn Between Worlds: An illegal …This Week’s Discovery: a young Mexican immigrant leaves her family behind in search of a better life
Sunny Afternoon
I bask in the sunlight this beautiful June day.So delighted to be out--no clouds about. Sky so blue! Flowers of red, yellow and many other hues enjoying themselves too, blossoming in bunches the whole day through.Source of all, I thank you kindly for days like today, when our troubles simply melt away. There is nothing … Continue reading Sunny Afternoon
Life Lessons: Guidance for All Ages
I am publishing a second book on Amazon on July 5th titled Life Lessons: Guidance for All Ages. This is an anthology of 35 true stories from 12 native English-speaking authors sharing experiences that happened to them and concluding with what each author learned. Each touching story begins with a quote related to the subject, … Continue reading Life Lessons: Guidance for All Ages
US Author Nancy Klein in Spain 