by Carol Jane Morrison | Jul 12, 2016 | Essays, The Biblio File
The Biblio File July 2016 Essay: “William’s Hell” WILLIAM’S HELL I just went through Hell. A couple of month’s worth. An unscrupulous acquaintance deceived Ed and me and then threatened us with legal actions. He was dishonest enough that I had...
by Carol Jane Morrison | Jun 7, 2016 | Essays, The Biblio File
The Biblio File June Essay: “School’s Out for Summer” SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! I recently retired from a thirty-five year career as a psychotherapist/couples counselor/teacher. I dearly love retirement. But it flabbergasts me that I no longer bring...
by Carol Jane Morrison | May 4, 2016 | Essays, The Biblio File
The Biblio File May Essay: “For Mama, On Mother’s Day” FOR MAMA, ON MOTHER’S DAY My mother was an ace at draw poker and duplicate bridge. She drank Rusty Nails (a mixture of Scotch and Drambuie). She loved diamonds, and sported them on her fingers, her wrists,...
by Carol Jane Morrison | Apr 13, 2016 | Essays, The Biblio File
The Biblio File April Essay: “Who’s Humpty?” WHO’S HUMPTY? We’re having guests for dinner this weekend, a couple we’ve not ever had to our home. At some point during the evening, I expect them to ask about my Humpty Dumptys. I have more than...
by Carol Jane Morrison | Mar 15, 2016 | Essays, The Biblio File
The Biblio File March Essay: “Donna’s Duck” DONNA’S DUCK When I was in graduate school in Atlanta, I took a night job at a restaurant called The Lark and the Dove. I was new at waitressing, felt silly and self-conscious in my Heidi-themed dress and clogs,...
by Carol Jane Morrison | Feb 8, 2016 | Essays, The Biblio File
The Biblio File February Essay: “A Mixed Blessing: Facebook, 2015” A MIXED BLESSING Facebook, 2015 February, 2015 I have to do it, they tell me. Publishing a novel is practically impossible without online presence. I’ve managed to stay off Facebook, fearful it will...