A couple of books I really love are currently being turned into films. 1. The Book Thief by Markus Zuzak and 2. Divergent by Veronica Roth. I’m very, very nervous about the outcome. Let’s face it; there have been a number of books that have been thoroughly...

Twelve things I like about winter: 1. It’s not hot. By the end of summer I’m way over wiping sweat off everything. 2. Here in the driest state of the driest continent, winter means water is in the dams; creeks are running and ducks are happy. 3. Everything...

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer 20 years ago I had a friend who was very worried about me. (Actually, I had/have a lot of friends, but I’m just… Oh never mind.) I couldn’t reassure her that I would be fine. Then, in the midst of my treatment,...