Writing fiction is a lot like doing crochet. For instance, I could say that fiction needs to read smoothly, much like crochet stitches need to be smooth and even. I could draw some analogy between the characters in a story and types of stitches or colors of yarn. Or perhaps compare types of yarn with […]
A Legacy of Quality Craftsmanship: The American Tradition
In honor of my son Matthew’s high school graduation, our family took a trip to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia last week. We had a fabulous time in spite of the sometimes blazing heat (one day it reached 101 degrees) which somewhat sapped our energy. One of the things that most impressed me was this: our […]