We were traveling with our RV along the Mississippi River one trip, and camped at the water’s edge at the Delabar State Park. When we went into the little town of Oquawka, Illinois for supplies, I was enchanted by the small town with its boat dock, charming little churches, and the park where it celebrated… Continue reading My Favorite Book: Golden Girl
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My Favorite Book: Falling Bakward
The pieces of this novel came from a couple of influences. In my back yard, there is a place in the yard where there is a clear mark of a former small building, long gone, but having left its outline in the soil. I’ve often wondered what it could have been, and if there might… Continue reading My Favorite Book: Falling Bakward
My Favorite Book: Lighter Than Air
On one of my California trips, I visited the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where they had a sample of aerogel on display. This substance is like Jello with all the moisture pulled out of it, leaving a stiff solid that is mostly air. It is very light. I speculated about what it would take to go… Continue reading My Favorite Book: Lighter Than Air