The Meaning of Bravery

All of us have been brave some times in our lives.  We probably don’t give ourselves credit for the bravery we muster up just doing seemingly mundane tasks, like * the first time you take your newborn outside for a walk all by yourself * standing up to give a...

Things are heating up

     It seems like every day brings a new publication-related event.  Please bear with me while I continue to crow a bit, but after 50-odd years (and I guess I do mean “odd”) of dreaming and many, many years of work, I can’t keep it to myself. Today...

Not About the Oscars

The longer I live in the UK, the less I miss the States.  But I have to admit there will always be  a few moments a year, usually in the darkest deepest part of night, that I have a twinge of longing.  Last night, at about 2 am, was one of those moments.  I got an...

Techno Breakdown

As I get older, I find myself taking pride in silly things.  Like my intimate knowledge of the Jimi Hendrix discography.  Like my relative ease around computers and technology.  But you know what they say about pride and although this week was full of ups it was also...

What's an Ark/Arc?

Years ago (I won’t say how many), Bill Cosby did a hilarious routine where he imagined himself as Noah being commanded by God to prepare for The Flood.  God says, “Noah.”  Noah says, “Yea?” God says, “Build an ark.”  Noah...