Lacquer box painted by local Russian man, Vladimir Semenov Richard Ford is a writer whose prose is meticulous and original. I am reading his collection of related short stories called Let Me Be Frank. In the stories Frank is … Continued
This is the season of Joy, or so it is supposed to be. It is easy to slip into disappointment and crushed hopes, because around us are people suffering, corruption, and dishonesty. So how to avoid focusing on despair and … Continued
When I was a child I wore the same costume every Halloween. I’d get colorful scarves, skirt and shawl and layer on the gaudy jewelry, especially jangly earrings. Not only was it an easy outfit to assemble, but it … Continued
