Rereading Earth Abides, by George R. Stewart

When I first read Earth Abides by George R. Stewart more than 40 years ago, it wasn't newly published, but it was new to me. Unlike many other books I have read and forgotten, Earth Abides has stayed with me. I've returned to it many times in recent years, but there was a period of almost 30 years … Continue reading Rereading Earth Abides, by George R. Stewart

Daily Prompt: Prized Possession — Annabelle

Annabelle was a doll made by Madame Alexander. She was in production for one year only -- 1952 -- the year I turned five. My mother loved dolls, but she had grown up poor. She had only had one doll in her entire life, a china-headed doll she got from her mother. That was a … Continue reading Daily Prompt: Prized Possession — Annabelle