Category Archives: Books

Uncaging the Bird

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Art for Housewives

This summer I will learn how to express a complete thought without letting others interrupt me. And I’m not talking just about verbal interruptions but about facial expressions as well. Have you ever tried speaking to someone whose body is … Continue reading →

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Another Lonely Passion

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Art for Housewives

The tragedy of the Titanic became famous worldwide as the first major international disaster in a time of peace. It’s generally believed that the ship’s maiden voyage began in Southampton, but, in reality, the Titanic first set sail from Belfast … Continue reading →

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Dodie Smiths’ Incipit

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Art for Housewives

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a small town on the Pacific Coast about 300 miles north of L.A. It was initially inhabited by the Esselens, a 4,000 year old culture that lived in caves and covered their walls with hand prints. Caves, said … Continue reading →

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Dorothy B. Hughes’ Noir

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Art for Housewives

From my bedroom window I could see her standing in the moonlight.  Alone, once again. It had become somewhat of a ritual and I wondered why. Dorothy B. Hughes and I were friends since our days at the University of … Continue reading →

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The Face

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Art for Housewives

It was noon on Wednesday, right smack in the middle of the week, right in between here and there when I boarded the train towards Kent. My compartment was full, mainly middle aged women wearing tweed and reading books.  But … Continue reading →

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