It was approximately 22 years ago that the Griffin and Sabine trilogy were written by Nick Bantock. I was but a youngster at the time (insert mischievous grin). I loved the story that ran throughout the three books, but what I loved the most was the magical way the book was put together. Nick Bantock, […]
Sky poetry
“To see the summer sky is poetry.” Emily Dickinson There is no denying it. Summer time is a season full of beauty. Something I have been noticing lately are the clouds in the summer sky. There is nothing that rivals the clouds. And what a shame that I so often go about my day […]
Letter-writing bee
“Electronic media are banished. Reading, writing, and conversation prevail.” Although I am late I am writing the letter anyway. Just because I love the concept. Earlier this summer, in Sackville New Brunswick, Canada there was a letter-writing bee. Here is an excerpt from the Sackville Tribune by event organizer Emma Bass: “The Old Media Festival […]
News on paper
I love reading the newspaper. I wish I had more time to do it, but whenever I do, I read it hard copy, newsprint to finger tip. In fact, there is a particular method to my madness, in that I like to read the paper in a certain way. Certain sections by a certain order. Yes, […]