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Article Archives: Words with Woods
Reading The Banned
“Interested in banned books reading?” A friend sent me an e-mail inviting me to an event at a shop called Dear.Mom. The evening was labeled “Unbannable: Revisioning Banned Books,” and was to feature music, art, and readings. I thought about it for about 12 seconds, then replied: “Yes!” I first … Read More
Thanks For Reading
Someone plucked my sleeve as I was exiting a store. I turned toward a bright smile, and a woman said to me, “I like your stories.” She told me that she had recently seen me at a community event and added, “Congratulations on your award.” My picture sits atop the … Read More
A Blessing
This column first appeared in December 2009. I was an adult student at Indiana University Southeast when Dr. Richard Brengle, my English Lit professor, called out to me as I passed his office. “Come here,” he said. “I want you to hear this.” Dr. Brengle had recognized in me a … Read More
Stop Please
From the great brown recliner in my living room, I can see through the sheers that cover the windows. On Monday, November 6th, I noticed an increase in the passage of cars along the sleepy street that lies to the south of my rented house. I walked to my west … Read More
Scam, Bam
Perhaps late to the party, I have noticed an increase in what I have termed “low key scam efforts” on a social media site. These efforts seem to be aimed mostly at women and the comments have a self-deprecating nature with subtle flattery toward the original poster. Here is one … Read More