By Robert Louis Stevenson As a memoirist primarily, I didn’t imagine my first book review to be a novel. In delving into the etymology of the term ‘pieces of eight’ for a personal essay I was writing, I became glued to the audio version of Treasure Island, an adventure story presumably intended for children. It … Continue reading Treasure Island
Month: August 2022
The Zen of Writing
Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try. Homer Simpson From what I've learned about Zen Buddhism (it’s been a long lockdown) it's incumbent on us as individuals to allow our feelings to be – whether they're negative or positive. We should welcome them, even the unpleasant thoughts … Continue reading The Zen of Writing
WRITINGS AND MUSINGS OF MARGARET MCCAFFREY 