Everyone has their own traditional New Year’s foods. Some swear by black eyed peas, but as a devout Yankee, I never quite got the hang of them (though heaven knows we could all use a bit of luck at the start of a new year). Goose is ever-popular; if we’re going to get symbolic, I’d […]

I’ve gotta be honest, I’m DYING for spring to finally spring, because after spring comes summer! The sooner the better. The idea of wearing a bathing suit does not frighten me; bring it on. The long days, summer cocktails, trashy novels read beachside, espadrilles, and best yet, all the fresh fruit and berries. Specifically, I’m […]

I like guts on a page. When I’m reading a novel I always have to fight the naughty temptation to skip ahead through paragraphs of detailed description and just cut to the chase. The end, final page, finale, tidy conclusion—bring it on already! I only remember the dialogue, the human exchanges, the drama, the stuff […]