Photo by Sam Moghadam Khamseh on Unsplash The most important message I can impart is I understand I understand why you don't speak When you disagree He might yell or walk away She might try to punish you It's all so unpredictable I understand why you say nothing when criticized He might scream She might … Continue reading For People in Abusive Relationships
Poetry for Troubled Times
New Book Cover During the pandemic, Russia’s war on Ukraine began, and this inspired me to write about the horror of war. Political strife in the US was also on my mind when working on this book. Ongoing environmental catastrophes in the last few years also sparked my interest in writing poems. Growing old is … Continue reading Poetry for Troubled Times
50th High School Reunion: A Reminder of Our Mortality
New Trier West class reunion site I am really looking forward to this August, when I plan to attend my 50th high school reunion at New Trier West High School in Northfield, Illinois. I went to the 10 year reunion and the 30th reunion too. But what makes this one so special is that it … Continue reading 50th High School Reunion: A Reminder of Our Mortality
Say I Love You
Write about a time when you didn't take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? The last time I talked to my best friend on the phone, when we were saying goodbye, I thought about telling her I loved her but I didn't. We weren't in the habit of doing that even … Continue reading Say I Love You
Impact of Russia’s War on Ukrainians
---Sofia's story living in Spain Buildings destroyed by Russian bombing in Kharkiv, Ukraine Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine at the end of February 2022, many people from there have fled to Spain. Indeed, the Spanish government granted temporary protection to more than 200,000 Ukrainian citizens starting on March 9, 2022 when it began giving immediate … Continue reading Impact of Russia’s War on Ukrainians
Highly Recommended-Five Stars
By Dr. David Hamilton The narrative of Torn Between Worlds is in the first person documenting a young girl’s experience of growing up in Mexico, the US and Spain. During the course of three years time, she experienced the aftermath of 9/11, violent repression of a protest in Mexico and a terrorist bombing in Madrid. … Continue reading Highly Recommended-Five Stars
Déjà vu
Photo by Pascal Ingelrest on Pexels.com War Bullets flying People dying Babies crying World War I Bodies still being found Deep within French ground Bones and shrapnel all around World War II Machine guns, grenades and land mines Shredded bodies thrown at various inclines Graveyards filled with white-crossed lines The Atomic Bomb Hiroshima collapses to … Continue reading Déjà vu
A Navy Corpsman’s Experience in Vietnam
“We are almost in North Vietnam. The name of the place I’m in is Khe Sahn. I am doing okay and feeling well so for heaven’s sake, don’t worry about me.” --Letter Donald wrote to his mother on January 25, 1968 Donald van der Schans was my first cousin. He was the only child of … Continue reading A Navy Corpsman’s Experience in Vietnam
Acupuncture Helps Pets Heal
Rua getting his accupuncture treatment at the vet Did you know that acupuncture can help animals heal from traumatic injuries? I didn't know this until our ginger cat Rua was hit by a vehicle outside our house in November. We had adopted him in 2016 from a shelter in Ireland when he was one year … Continue reading Acupuncture Helps Pets Heal
Tips to Increase Your Book’s Distribution
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Have you ever thought about publishing a book? I know many people who've told me they want to publish a book but then get discouraged about the prospect of getting it published and read widely, rather than by a few obliging friends. I am here to tell you it can … Continue reading Tips to Increase Your Book’s Distribution
US Author Nancy Klein in Spain 