Monthly Archives: November 2013

“Donato d’Augnolo was, like Raphael, a native of Urbino. After many years of apprenticeship in different parts of northern Italy, during which time he changed his name to Bramante, he finally was appointed general superintendent of all the papal building … Continue reading →

Just finished this book–a diary kept by a Berliner in May-June 1945. I don’t usually enjoy this sort of narrative. It can be very depressing (a terrible slog), but this one is written in such a matter-of-fact way that I … Continue reading →

My first novel, Beautiful to Behold, is now available on Amazon.  I’m really excited to share it. Take a look at the first three chaps under sample chaps tab on my website or use this link to reach Amazon Beautiful … Continue reading →

What’s to stop him, when he comes around, from putting you down on the floor in his place? If he was willing to kill you with a gun, do you think he’ll balk at killing you with a Word? – … Continue reading →