I write at coffee shops every day. Time and again, I am amazed (and appalled) by the conversational imbalance that so often happens at nearby tables. Too few people practice the art of listening. #amwriting #coffeetime

I'm thrilled to have another essay published by Next Avenue. It's about one of my favorite subjects. #amwriting #WritingCommunity MY EXPAT DREAM DEFERRED: nextavenue.org/my-expat-dream…

I have at least a few years of reading material in my home and yet today I picked up 3 books on hold at the library, bought a book and nabbed a great find at a Free Little Library. #bibliophileproblems #amreading

Liking the last gasps.

I almost let the whole year get away from me without blogging about a picture book. Usually, they are books I highly recommend. This one, BIJAN ALWAYS WINS, is, however, a head-scratcher. My blog post: boyzread.blogspot.com/2024/11/bijan-…

On a bit of a roll here. Just posted a second picture book review for this year, both in November. #kidlit #booktwt #picturebooks This one covers topics that should be apparent from the cover. Well written and thoughtfully illustrated. The link: boyzread.blogspot.com/2024/11/johns-…

So pleased to have my essay published by The Advocate! #amwriting #WritingCommunity #LGTBQ advocate.com/voices/rudolph…

New picture book review: boyzread.blogspot.com/2024/12/here-t… Thea Lu's HERE & THERE is a quiet, beautifully illustrated story about two people leading different lives, one a homebody, the other a nonstop traveler. #amreading #kidlit #picturebook

First picture book review of 2025 and it's such a beautiful work. THE YELLOW BUS: boyzread.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-ye…

New picture book review for a favorite author/illustrator's latest, WHERE TO HIDE A STAR: boyzread.blogspot.com/2025/01/where-…

Happy to have my third piece published by @littleoldlady__ . #amwriting #WritingCommunity Always a fun experience. littleoldladycomedy.com/all-works/the-…

New picture book blog post for Jon Agee's THE WALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BOOK: boyzread.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-wa… Can you really keep your fears at bay? #kidlit #amreading #picturebook

New blog post: boyzread.blogspot.com/2025/01/surpri… My review of the delightful picture book, SURPRISE, by Mies Van Hout. #kidlit #PictureBooks #amwriting

New #picturebook review: boyzread.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-si… THE SILENCE SLIPS IN is a cozy read that reminds us all how much we need the quieter moments. #kidlit #amreading #BookTwitter #booktwt

Purple blendie. Happy Sunday!

New #picturebook review: FOREVER HOME A boy wants a dog and a dog wants a home. This wordless book will tug at your heart. #kidlit #amreading The review: boyzread.blogspot.com/2025/02/foreve…

Such an honour to have another essay published by #CBC. #amwriting cbc.ca/news/canada/fi…

Happy to have Next Avenue publish my ode essay about one of the most basic foods: A TOAST TO TOAST nextavenue.org/a-toast-to-toa…

I'm not a car guy. I know virtually nothing about them and yet I spent two hours enthralled at a car museum. #amwriting My Next Avenue essay: nextavenue.org/a-glimpse-into…