“Hope” is the Thing with Feathers
Hope is “perched in our soul—”
Emily Dickinson deftly uses a bird as a metaphor for “Hope.” Click through for a beautiful and classic poem.
Hummingbird Weekly Quote. 2025 Edition.
Pope Francis. In Memoriam.
A Loss for the Catholic Church and the World. Believed by many to be a great pope and champion of true grace, forgiveness, and inclusion. Quote from Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Vatican Camerlengo, and a second quote from Pope Francis. Curated by Sandra Novick.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
All the Colors of the Dark
A suspense thriller by Chris Whitaker. Imagine being kidnapped at the age of 13 by a serial killer. There is a world of color within the darkest colors of existence. Review by Barry Novick
Woodpecker
Like Making the Same Obvious Point, Over & Over
In Woodpecker, Jeffrey Harrison tells a very human story. Was he asking something “of us?” No matter, really. Click thru for an insightful perspective.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
In the Bleak Midwinter
By Julia Spencer-Fleming. Awarded Best First Traditional Mystery. “Midwinter” brings it with an Episcopal Priest, a Town Police Chief, some very handy military training, a body, an MG, and some serious “sparks.” Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
The City and Its Uncertain Walls
In Haruki Murakami’s newest novel, Murakami explores the “real” vs “imagined” worlds. Through the narrator, we enter the two parallel worlds with their own “operating systems.” Classic Murakami! Review by Barry Novick.
Hummingbird Weekly Quote. 2024 Edition.
Roberta Flack. Jazz Icon. RIP
Julius Lester'‘s words describing the incredible talent and richness of Roberta Flack’s music. A jazz legend. Curated by Sandra Novick.
Travel in the Andes. Not Another Death Road.
A White-Knuckle Experience
Getting from point A to point B “feels” death defying. Travel with Helene Munson through Northern Peru. It’s not for the faint of heart.
Afternoon Reflection. Post 24.
What to Tell Melania.
While there are many challenges on the national and international fronts requiring Presidential attention, there was a smaller one announced last week. Here’s my take. By Barry Novick.
Business Notes. “Big Lou.”
Big Lou is Just Like You.
Target Market: the 50 to 60 year old man that has married his “trophy wife.” Really? Marketing lesson. By Sandra Novick.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
Chief Inspector Gamache Series
Best mystery, best writing, best story… by Louise Penny. Read them all (list included). Addictive AND satisfying! Review by Lynda Bernard.
Scaffolding
Building Strong Relationships.
Scaffolding, a poem by Seamus Heaney, reminds us that relationships that have stood the test of time will remain strong, even if the customary supports come down. Heaney draws a perfect analogy.