Book Launch of Paper Roses on Stony Mountain
October 15 is the day of my book launch of Paper Roses on Stony Mountain, a historical and biographical fiction, set on a Manitoba farm, the federal penetentiary village of…
War in Ukraine: The Darkest Hour
Last night, I learned that Putin’s war in Ukraine had started. I began to cry and couldn’t stop, and I woke up and cried again. I didn’t cry just for…
Believing a Woman’s Story
I’ve been a feminist since the 1960s, so I find it sad that believing a woman’s story is still a major problem today. The reaction to Oprah’s recent interview with…
The Subjective Nature of Art
A recent film and a novel made me reflect on the subjective nature of art. They raised lots of questions, especially after I read the critical reviews. Malcolm & Marie…
Stories on Roads East and South
Taking roads east and south this summer gave me the opportunity to spend time with family, act in a feature film, and contemplate my next steps. Nothing like a road…
If The Dead Could Only Talk
The thought, if the dead could only talk, came into my head in the middle of last night. I’m not sure why except that I’ve been writing a story in…
Remembering Robert Hall
Yesterday, I learned that Robert Hall was executed by a terrorist group in the Phillipines. They represent an evil I do not understand. They killed l a decent man whose…
FILMING THE SALTON SEA
Filming the Salton Sea is an ambitious undertaking but the talent involved is exceptional. Each member of the film crew is driven by their passion and commitment to making an…
Straight Outta Compton Snubbed By Academy
The Oscars are well over but the whole controversy over #OscarsSoWhite led me to view the wonderful film, Straight Outta Compton. I was surprised at how great it actually is. To say…
Tinder’s Not So Tender
It’s easier than ever to hook up today. Ways of dating have changed dramatically with the rise in popularity of dating apps. The most notable one, Tinder, is often used…