Hopeful words from Appalachia, Barbara Kingsolver

[Ken Gray] I have long admired the writing of Barbara Kingsolver. From her debut novels The Bean Trees and Pigs in Heaven, her early non-fiction essay collection High Tide in Tucson, her novel The Poisonwood Bible, and most recently the epic Pulitzer and Womenโ€™s prize winning Demon Copperhead I have enjoyed her intelligent and insightful... Continue Reading →

Opposites, not opposition

Before an avid reader of this blog told me about Opposite Day I was unaware of its existence. Thank goodness for loyal readers who continue to provide grist for thisย bloggery. Apparently, in some places, Opposite Day is celebrated by school children as a fun diversion. Why canโ€™t adults celebrate it as a deep study of... Continue Reading →

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