Watch out for snakes and other wildlife when you visit this library. But it’s totally worth it – a beautiful spot! … More Libraries Round the World: In the Desert with Snakes!
If Mars had a library, it might look like this! Where else but Arizona? … More Libraries Round the World: Perfect for Planet Mars?
The Hohokam, a Native American prehistoric people, built a small hilltop village in what is now called the Tonto National Forest in Arizona about an hour ‘s drive north of Phoenix. The ruins, dating back to about 1050, were found by soldiers on patrol in 1867. The nearby Sears-Kay Ranch was established in 1887, and … More Libraries Round the World: An AZ Mystery
In recognition of my second novel, BLUENESS, published this month, Amazon has agreed to make my first book, AQUAVIT, a free ebook. But they control for how long. AQUAVIT tells the story of Kat Jensen, a restless NYC businesswoman, eager to go away on a once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list vacation on an old sailing ship. First Hint: See … More Announcing My New Novel & An Old Novel Now Free!
Mark your TV watching and recording calendar! Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is premiering on Lifetime on Saturday night (Jan 19, 2019) with repeat showings over the next two days. Curious? Check out Lifetime’s short trailer: Link to YouTube Actress Christina Ricci plays the true-life role of Nellie Bly, one of the first women … More Lifetime’s Nellie Bly: A Brave & Admirable 19th-Century Woman
Peafowl, including peacocks and peahens, roam the historic Sahuaro ranch park and the grounds of the main public library in Glendale, AZ. … More Libraries Round the World: Where Peafowl Roam
Christmas Holidays in Historic Prescott, Arizona … More Libraries Round the World: Arizona’s Christmas City
Check out a private library in the almost 100-year-old Plaza Hotel building, now the Granada Homes for seniors. … More Libraries Round the World: San Antonio’s Plaza Hotel
Need some holiday shopping ideas? The Viking exhibit at the Franklin has some with guaranteed lasting power. … More Holiday Shopping Ideas from the Vikings
Technically I wasn’t here to see Dr. Mütter or his library but for a jazz concert by a talented local band, The Hot Club of Philadelphia. The concert took place upstairs in the historic Mitchell Hall. After seeing an unusual bloodletting display, I couldn’t resist sharing a post-Halloween update. The Mütter is a medical … More Libraries Round the World: At the Mütter
