Meet Hutch!

Happy New Year! And it’s also the first day of the month, when the random number generator picks a new … Read More

2 Things!

Happy New Year’s Eve, everybody! Walking is a good way to go – no one ever gets pulled over for … Read More

Beginnings

Sunday is for beginnings, when we take a look at the start of a Peter Abrahams novel, including those written … Read More

Mrs. Plansky

Going over the first pass proofs of Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue and this popped out. I’m well into the next … Read More

Fisticuffs?

The day after Christmas is called Boxing Day in the UK, Canada, and some other countries. But why? Is it … Read More

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everybody! Here’s Alastair Sim, my favorite Scrooge, in an angsty moment. His ascent to merriness comes later.

Santa En Route

Christmas Eve Day! The greater joy can be in the anticipation, as Keats pointed out: “Heard melodies are sweet, but … Read More

Santa 365

“There’s no Santa Claus,” Charlie said. “Who told you that?” said Bernie. “Esmé.” “Who’s Esmé?” “At school.” “Well,” said Bernie, … Read More