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.
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.
Park Avenue
Parallel Parking
Park Avenue, a poem by Diana Raab. Following Mary Oliver’s practice of “always carrying a notepad,” Diana Raab wrote this “rip-roaring funny” poem that we just had to share with you.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
Karla’s Choice
A John le Carré Novel by Nick Harkaway. A spy-thriller that captures, the intrigue, jargon and nuance of le Carré's meticulous writing style featuring George Smiley (of course!), the “Circus,” disappearance, a Soviet operative, an Hungarian assistant...Click thru for the review by Barry Novick
Holy Saturday
“I Could Do This One Good Thing Today.”
Holy Saturday by William Fargason. With no pretenses, a relatable poem about loneliness, and also kindness.
There is a fine line that separates us from despair.
I AM NOT OLD
Hummingbird’s Featured Poem.
I AM NOT OLD by Samantha Reynolds
A perception of aging that emphasizes the valor and grace in growing old. Curated by Lynda Bernard.
The Visitor
By Ada Limón
A poem about life, getting older, doing what we do best, waiting, and maybe doing nothing about anything. This is a wonderful poem by Ada Limón, the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States.
The Decision
By Jane Hirshfield
About making and then living with important decisions. On this last Sunday prior to the upcoming election(s), Jane Hirshfield in her poem, The Decision, provides perspective. Indeed we are at an important juncture for our times and for our future.
The Decision
By Jane Hirshfield
About making and then living with important decisions. On this last Sunday prior to the upcoming election(s), Jane Hirshfield in her poem, The Decision, provides perspective. Indeed we are at an important juncture for our times and for our future.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
The Midnight Feast.
A mystery/thriller by Lucy Foley. Multiple twists that make their way to the ending, a touch of paranormal possibilities, and a nugget of paganism with birds…. and of course, there is a body! Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.