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Reading in the New Year: Volume 2

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Elizabeth Jennings

Once again, it’s New Year’s Eve and I’m here to give you my review of the books I read in 2024. But first—PLOT TWIST—I actually have plans for the evening! That means I won’t be doing this as the clock … Continue reading →

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Three Refreshing Finds for a Purple State of Mind

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Elizabeth Jennings

UPDATE: When this was originally written, I didn’t know the catastrophic impact Hurricane Helene would have on Western North Carolina, resulting in over 200 fatalities and the loss of an untold number of homes and other properties. Please keep the … Continue reading →

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Forget ringing, I’m READING IN the NEW YEAR!

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Elizabeth Jennings

It’s one hour and 40 minutes until 2024 begins and I’m reading my 16th book of the year while the animals snooze by the fire and a candle sends cedar aroma throughout the house.  There are worse ways to ring … Continue reading →

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A Purple State of Mind

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Elizabeth Jennings

Installment No. 1: There is NO SUCH THING as not voting As a state, North Carolina is about as Purple as they come.  We’re the hottest of battlegrounds, the swingiest of swingers. Voting is an important duty for everyone, of … Continue reading →

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Reading the Pandemic Part Two: Horror, Dystopia, Film, Text

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Elizabeth Jennings

Over the past week, I’ve stumbled across several essays that use slightly different words to make the same point as this aptly named article–GRIM, GHASTLY & GRUESOME–from the NY Times Review of Books.  “Horror,” columnist Danielle Trussoni writes, “is a … Continue reading →

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Indeed, not normal at all

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Elizabeth Jennings

Sometimes I wonder how I would have acted if I had been an adult during the Civil Rights era.  Or if I lived under NAZI occupation.  Or during the Civil War. It disturbs me to think that if I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Reading the pandemic: How fiction informs 2020

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Elizabeth Jennings

I don’t pretend that I’m capable of following all the chaotic plot twists that we’ve lived through during the last 46,000 months of the Trump administration.  I’m not nearly that wise.  BUT I am a reader and that gives me … Continue reading →

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Quarantine Counselors in Residence

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Elizabeth Jennings

Pretty much everyone could use a personal therapist right about now.  The news is unsettling, quarantine is stressful, and people are anxious.  Read on to see what our Quarantine Counselors in Residence are able to provide.  Contact your closest Humane … Continue reading →

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Travel by Book (and Film!) 2018

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Elizabeth Jennings

Summer is here and once again my daughter and husband are on a big travel adventure.  And once again, I’m traveling too – by book.  Last summer I visited Nigeria, England and Australia as I read books by Chimanmanda Ngozi … Continue reading →

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First Edition of Teach. Write. Receives Notice

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Elizabeth Jennings

Originally posted on Hey, Mrs. Winkler!:
The first edition of Teach. Write. is being featured on the North Carolina Writers’ Network’s Hat’s Off page. The North Carolina Writers’ Network is a wonderful support organization for North Carolina writers. If you…

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