This month I have for you the etymologies of a number of words relating to plants, and especially trees.   Not surprisingly, many ...

          Another short, sweet post as I prepare for Balticon this weekend and Newton Open Studios next weekend.   As dandelion season get...

          Here are two wood block prints depicting people enjoying the beauties of springtime.   First is a wonderful piece by Wang Qi (Chin...

          As the dust settles on the A to Z Blog Challenge , the rest of my work continues as busy as ever.   This post, therefore, is dedic...

          My A to Z   Blog Challenge theme this year was the book launch of Beyond Pomegranate & Thorns , my brand-sparkly-new collecti...

          (My A to Z Blog Challenge theme this year is Beyond Pomegranate & Thorns , my brand-sparkly-new collection of short stories, ...

          (My A to Z Blog Challenge theme this year is Beyond Pomegranate & Thorns , my brand-sparkly-new collection of short stories, ...