illuminate history

Curiosity: forget “Cherchez la femme” (Look for the woman.) “Cherchez l’histoire.” (Look for the story.)

Coming Full Circle

It’s exactly one year since I engaged in the email correspondence with Olivia Thomas of Woodcut Media that resulted in my express trip back to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania … Continue reading

April 24, 2016 · Leave a comment

According to plan…

My friend Pat Meyer and I arrived a few minutes early on Thursday morning. She provided moral support and documented the adventure with all these great photos. We found the Woodcut Media crew preparing … Continue reading

June 9, 2015 · 2 Comments

Rails in Wales and beyond

A year ago, we were preparing for a long rail journey ; now we’re just back from  one. Jacqueline Sale of Act 1 Tours led a Portland Opera group to Paris and London. Gary … Continue reading

June 29, 2013 · 2 Comments

ripples spreading wider, intersecting?

With DIY publishing, one becomes a DIY publicist. There are no-charge reviews and those for which one pays a fee. Since Reflections… is  creative  non-fiction–not a swashbuckling historical novel, I … Continue reading

January 23, 2012 · Leave a comment