Tunisian Interlude
After highlighting Casablanca and El Jadida, Morocco, I had not planned to write about other North African locations, but in light of the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet receiving the 2015 Nobel… Continue reading
Monthly Archive: October, 2015
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Maps, Markers, and Meandering: Place Matters
When we moved to the urban wilds of Eastern Pennsylvania, it took some adjustment, but mostly that went smoothly. I’ve been here almost three years and have become comfortable. Besides the joy of… Continue reading
A Brief Tour of Steubenville, OH
I had to go out of town last weekend for a wedding in southern Ohio. This was home to a large chunk of my ancestors–Monroe and Belmont counties, along the Ohio river– and… Continue reading
Moroccan Discovery
For authors of historical fiction, research is a time consuming, but critical element that lends authenticity to their work. Some hate it while others are completely absorbed in the wonders of tracking down… Continue reading
Of Popes and Politics
As I write this, Pope Francis has arrived here in Philadelphia and my city has gone mad with joy. It seems as if the whole city has poured downtown to greet him. I… Continue reading