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Run to Daylight

January 21, 2020January 22, 2020by Another Slice
Run to Daylight

Some stories are more layered than the number of pages that contain them. Such is the case with this one, in which a 57-year old library book from an obsolete grade school makes its way into my hands in the middle of an Appleton Police Department retirement party. “I’ve been saving this for you,” said [...]

Book reviews, Uncategorized

The real and zany world of Richard Peck

August 13, 2019August 14, 2019by Another Slice5 Comments on The real and zany world of Richard Peck
The real and zany world of Richard Peck

After a long and challenging day, I reached into our book closet, pulled out a somewhat random choice and started reading to a young friend of mine. We were a little mad at each other at the time, and I only saw the top of his head poking out from his bed covers and surrounding [...]

humor, Uncategorized

A tree grows in my family room

January 15, 2019January 16, 2019by Another Slice10 Comments on A tree grows in my family room
A tree grows in my family room

Yesterday, I thought I spotted a tall human in the window as I pulled my car into the driveway. No one should have been home at that time, and I quickly ran through the possibilities, at least one of which involved some sort of stranger danger. "Hello?" I called out in what I hoped was [...]

kostelnik, Uncategorized

Dimestore: A writer’s life

April 27, 2018April 26, 2018by Another Slice2 Comments on Dimestore: A writer’s life
Dimestore: A writer’s life

Two weeks ago, as an historic blizzard cocooned me in my house, I unwrapped a gift from a blogging friend. I’ve never met Cheryl Calpaldo Traylor in person, but, through her blog, Giving Voice to My Astonishment, I know her to be a talented writer and a generous host of this gorgeous planet we call [...]

Book reviews, Uncategorized

A favorite place

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018by Another Slice3 Comments on A favorite place
A favorite place

I treated myself to a trip to one of my favorite places yesterday and, as always, I brought home a few special gifts. I've loved libraries for more than half a century. When I was young, I used to check out as many as they would let me, hide myself in a corner of our [...]

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