To Americans of a certain age — ahem! — September will always mean “back to school”. In celebration of this momentous month, I’m pleased to continue...
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Writers on Writing: From the Profound to the Hilarious
Whether you’re a reader or a writer, it’s always interesting to hear what writers have to say about their craft. What does it mean to them? How do...
Literary Pilgrimages, Summer 2021 Edition
Although my mother-in-law was born in New York, she spent the last years of her life in New Hampshire. On our annual visits to Mom Brazil, my...
Sixty Sensational Online Historical Archive Collections
It’s International Archives Week (June 7-11), and yes, it’s also MuseumWeek 2021. What an embarrassment of cultural riches we have! Paper Lantern...
Ever Judge a Book by its Cover?
Ever judge a book by its cover? Of course you have! And why not? The cover tells you so much about what’s in the book, where the book is set, the...
Fifty Fabulous Online Library Historical Collections
In honor of National Library Week, the Paper Lantern Writers are shining a spotlight on fifty fabulous digital library collections. Fasten your...
Fifty Fabulous Online Library Historical Collections
In honor of National Library Week, the Paper Lantern Writers are shining a spotlight on fifty fabulous digital library collections. Fasten your...
Eat, Drink, & be Grateful!
Most of us know the phrase “Eat, drink, & be merry”, but I’m definitely more grateful than merry this November. (And guess what I learned today?...
Links to Hawaii
Maui History Engraving American Boat Hawaiians in Canoe Hawaii is a source of fascination for visitors to the islands. Its tropical beauty is very...
Friday Links: “…help Mrs. Thomas Catt with her ‘Rats’”
On Tuesday August 18, 2020 American women celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. With...
Friday Links – “Lugging Around a Camera”
Every Second Friday of the Month (that’s today!) one Paper Lantern Writer will share some of their favorite links. Long ago—in our quest to write...
Summer Reading 2020 ~ Ana’s List
All this month, the Paper Lantern Writers are celebrating Summer Reading. I had a splendid post (coming together in my mind) about my favorite types...
Celebrating Mothers
To wrap up a month of celebrating motherhood, I thought I’d share some books you might not have read about mothers of famous people. I started...
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