Solace in a Book

Helen Hunt Jackson

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"O Heart, when Love's sun goes To northward, and the sounds of singing cease, Keep warm by inner fires, and rest in peace. Sleep on content, as sleeps the patient rose. Walk boldly on the white untrodden snows, The winter is the winter's own release." Helen Hunt Jackson from "January" … [Read more...]

Don’t forget — this Thursday!

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Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette Thursday, January 26 at 7:30 pm Featuring Wilmette writer J. Scott Smith, along with contributors Joan Corwin, Pamela Miller, Pat Rahmann,  D. J. Lachance and editor Ellen Wade Beals. Come hear these distinguished writers share their poetry, fiction and essays. … [Read more...]

Applause, applause! New review from Chicago Center for Literature and Photography (CCLap)

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Yesterday, Wednesday, January 18th, was the day of the Internet blackout boycotting SOPA and PIPA and since I am sympathetic to this cause, I tried to keep off Internet but it was difficult.  Last night I had to take the online Jeopardy test (which I blew) and yesterday I got word from Jason Pettus of the Chicago Center for Literature and Photography that he posted this mini review on his site.  It killed me to wait until today to post it. Here is what Jason had to … [Read more...]