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64Writing a Novel
I’m typical among writers who have always wanted to write a novel—since they were nine years old—that kind of typical person. Not the Great American Novel, but a novel in its own right. I’ve been...
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55Ohio and Family
By Christi R. Suzanne I went back to Ohio, my birth state, a few years ago. I did not grow up there, spent about a year and a half in Cleveland, years that I don’t remember. My parents took me to visit...
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71Mustache - creative non-fiction
By Christi R. Suzanne His mustache hid a lot of things—mostly his upper lip. My friends didn’t think so, a lot of them were afraid of him because of his quiet nature and solemn stare. I’ll admit it;...
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74AP Style Basics
Chicago is the oldest and most comprehensive style guide out there. Since it is so comprehensive, or because it is so comprehensive, it often takes much longer to find what you are looking for. This guide is...
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58Opposum Skin
Christi R. Suzanne I sat in a hash house in Amsterdam. The acquaintances I sat with weren't much company. Some long gray haired guy sat down next to me. He was missing one of his front teeth. He had...
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61Labyrinth Fish
A labyrinth fish is a small tropical fish that breathes air with their gills, like other fish, but also possess another breathing structure, the labyrinth. The labyrinth is a breathing structure located in a...
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71Do Shooting Stars Have the Power to Fulfill Wishes?
I hate to be the harbinger of bad news, but wishing on falling or shooting “stars” isn’t going to get you that brand new red porche or the man of your dreams. First of all, a “falling star” or a...
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73Earthworms and Reproduction
Now that you’ve learned a little about the earthworm’s digestive system and are ready for more “juicy” details I'll tell you a little about earthworms and reproduction. I’m not going to indulge you...
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76Earthworms and Digestion
The body of an earthworm seems simple; upon further investigation it’s ugly too. There isn’t much to it and it looks too fragile to have existed on this earth for as long as it has, 120 million years. ...
11 comments62Top 5 Books I’ve Read and Reread
1. The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald I honestly don’t know how many times I’ve read this book—at least three. The vivid details Fitzgerald evokes for the reader amazes me each time I read...
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