I’ll Do This Write Away!

I’ll Do This Write Away!

Dear Editors: I know you vehemently dislike “ly” words. You unapologetically have made that brutally clear at each conference I’ve dutifully attended, and with each painstakingly written work of mine that you’ve heartlessly, err, wisely rejected. Fortunately, I...
West By God Virginia

West By God Virginia

I was born in Pennsylvania, but now live in what I call the Marpennsylginia region.  It includes “wild, wonderful West Virginia.” Yes, that’s one of the official slogans of the state. The unofficial slogan, however, and one which the natives are quick to share, is...