Author Archives: Andrea R Huelsenbeck
Review of The China Bulldog by Judy Dykstra-Brown
I’ve loved Judy’s poems ever since I stumbled on her blog 10 years ago (where she posts a new poem or two every day). The China Bulldog, subtitled And Other Tales of a Small-Town Girl, contains poems and essays about her childhood in rural South Dakota. … Continue reading
Review of Dear Theo edited by Irving Stone
A number of years ago, I read Lust for Life, a fictionalized account of Vincent van Gogh’s life. The factual parts of the book were based on the letters of Vincent to his brother Theo, which were translated by Theo’s wife, … Continue reading
Things I Do for Fun
I realize that I don’t do any of these things very often. Why not? I ought to block out some time for fun. The thing that I do most regularly for fun is enjoy music. I’m in the church choir. That involves many … Continue reading
Again, Please
Prompt: Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? The Polaroid picture above was taken in April, 1979. That’s my husband, Greg, holding our newborn first child, daughter Carly Anne. If I could re-live any year … Continue reading
Sense of Wonder
Prompt: What does it mean to be a kid at heart? While raising my children and during my teaching career and now watching my grandchildren, what impresses me most about kids is their curiosity. They are eager to observe and … Continue reading
Loss of Innocence
Today’s prompt: What major historical events do you remember? The earliest major historical event that I can remember was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. My family was Catholic, and I went to Catholic school. We were so proud … Continue reading
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