Category Archives: News

First, a disclaimer: I don't have daughters yet. I wish I did, but they're still stuck in Kyrgyzstan at the moment. So, I can't speak from personal experience. On the other hand, I have sisters, many close female friends, and … Continue reading →

While reading another blog, I saw the cover of a new Baby Blues compilation book. It took me a moment, and then I laughed. Check out the cover for a grin. ...or not, if you're not as twisted as I … Continue reading →

I have much respect of Roger Ebert and the few reviews of his I have read have been well done. Granted, I tend to stick to the more scathing comments over on Rotten Tomatoes instead of listening to professional critics... … Continue reading →

As I've mentioned before, my dad is a brutal good editor and really helped my writing. So, my father was--and still is*--my writing coach. But what if you don't have access to a professional writer? Are your children destined to … Continue reading →

There's a reason people go into such strict training for space: It's a different experience and it takes a while to get adjusted. I learned about this the first time I ever tried to use a snorkel. I've been a … Continue reading →

While in the car at 4am yesterday morning--we were headed to watch the sunrise--my family got to chatting about Haiku. We even wrote one. Check out our early morning creation: Good morning.It is dark outside.We're driving. Bad HaikuHolzmanns 11/23/08 Since … Continue reading →

Background: I've been having a rather... "lively" discussion with my friend Cherish--and I hope I don't say anything stupid so she'll still be my friend after this (I love you, Cherish!). You can read the posts and my comments here … Continue reading →