I’ve added a new game to the blog! So much fun to be had, when characters from historical fiction write to the all-knowing, all-seeing, ever-so-wise-ass Madam Mariana. Madam Mariana will… Continue reading New Game! Dear Madam Mariana, advice for the lovelorn
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Cuban Coffee
Early morning in Havana Nothing about Cuba is as expected. As the Cubans say in describing their own country, “it’s complicated.” Even a cup of breakfast coffee can be complicated.… Continue reading Cuban Coffee
One-fruit compote, or the last Christmas Eve standing
I came from a family where the less said about religion the better. My Polish Jewish mother had suffered unspeakable cruelties at the hands of the Nazis, and survived by… Continue reading One-fruit compote, or the last Christmas Eve standing
Yes, please speak!
I’m still reeling from shock regarding #charlottesville, as so many of us are. But it sure didn’t take long for the “circular firing squad” to load up and start firing… Continue reading Yes, please speak!
Fewer Hassles? Don’t make me laugh.
This summer I’m traveling by air on five separate trips. One for family needs, two for business, and two for pleasure. So I figured it’s about time I enrolled in… Continue reading Fewer Hassles? Don’t make me laugh.