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Isaiah and the Of-Courseness of God

November 3, 2015 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

the of-courseness of god. Beach grass at sunset on Lake Michigan's eastern coast. Photo by Barbara Newhall Barbara Falconer Newhall travels up and down Michigan's lower peninsula, visiting friends and family and putting on book events for "Wrestling with God."

Something is going on out there. Of course it is. It’s common sense. How else could things be, says Isaiah.  Read more.

The Center of the Universe Lives at Our House

October 29, 2015 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

A newborn baby, a few weeks old, is held by his adoring parents. Barbara Newhall Photo

Children run the world. And everyone who’s ever had a kid knows it. Read more.

Our No TV Week — The Kids Survived, but Did I?

October 22, 2015 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

girl on tricyclle with helmet. Photo by Barbara Newhall

What would happen, I wondered, if our family had no TV for a week. Who would complain the most? Read more.

Jack Shoemaker of Counterpoint Press Shares Fifty Years of Book Publishing Wisdom

October 8, 2015 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Jack Shoemaker of Counterpoint Press spoke at the Oct. 5 meeting of Left Coast Writers.

Jack Shoemaker of Counterpoint Press shared 50 years of publishing wisdom at a meeting of the Left Coast Writers at Book Passage in Marin County. Read more.

Which Way America? Compassion With Francis? Or Vitriol With Trump?

September 26, 2015 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Cover of Pope Francis' book, "Open Mind, Faithful Heart." With a picture of the pope.

Pope Francis and Donald Trump couldn’t be more different — in the way they respect (Francis) and disrespect (Donald) their fellow human beings. Read more.

Wrestling With God on the Shores of Lake Michigan

September 19, 2015 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

A beach along Lake Michigan at sunset. Photo by Barbara Newhall

At last a chance to read from “Wrestling with God” at the Pentwater, Michigan library. My idea of a good time. Read More

Wedding Wear: The Aunt Wore Black

September 17, 2015 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

red eileen fisher dress with shirt. . looking for a dress for niece's wedding. nordstrom. Eileen Fisher $248 for the shirt and $378 for the dress

This wedding called for a festive evening dress with panache and color and sparkle. And skin. Lots of it. Arms. Legs. And, what the heck, décolletage. Read more.

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A Cemetery Comes to LIfe — With Tulips

Tulips of many colors hang upside down over the entrance to the Tower Chapel at Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Calif., during its annual Tulip Exhibition. The design, titled "Puddle Jumping," is by the Merritt College Floral Design Department. Photo by Barbara Newhall

By now my faithful readers know that I’ve got a thing about tulips. So, of course, I dropped everything to take in a local tulip show last weekend. Read more.

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