Tag Archives: poetry

Needles and Pens

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

Before I married the man of my dreams, my surname was Stricker. In those days, researching family history usually entailed wading through rolls of microfilm at the public library, a monotonous endeavor — like looking for the proverbial “needle in … Continue reading →

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The More We Know …

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

Before purging a stack of unread magazines recently, I took up the mid-August issue of World. The Disappointment of the Double Helix by James LeFanu drew my attention. Bear in mind, I’m the last person to speak authoritatively on science … Continue reading →

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Doing Hard Things

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

Several years ago (when I thought I’d have more time to write seriously), I set a goal for myself:  to complete 100 sonnets. I’m under no illusion I’ll be able to “master” the form, but perhaps the effort will permit … Continue reading →

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