Arlene McKanic
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What Makes Gatsby Great?The Great Gatsby is not just about what Jay did for love, but what Daisy did to remain Mrs. Tom Buchanan. The novel's always been a story of doing what one has to do. -
James Baldwin, My Favorite NovelistJames Baldwin wasn't the best novelist who ever lived, but he's still a hero. -
What to Eat When It's Hot OutsideThe main danger to the body during hot days is dehydration, so the best foods to eat when it's hot out are those that keep the body hydrated. Fortunately, there are a lot of foods that are not only re-hydrating, but are nutritious and taste good as well.
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My Best Summer VacationA contemplation of a summer vacation where some things went unspoken. -
Fireworks Everywhere, Some SilentMemories of the 4th of July have the requisite barbecues and fireworks, and sometimes something unexpected. -
Summer Travel Horror StoryHow I and my hooptie made the 40 mile trip home after the water pump broke. And lived to tell the tale. -
Elizabeth Bowen - My Favorite Short Story WriterThough Elizabeth Bowen wrote mostly about the upper crust, her focus was on the dilemmas shared by all human beings. -
Why I Learned to Quit Worrying and Love My Garden AnywayA contemplation of the herbs and vegetables that grow -- and don't grow -- in my southern and New York summer gardens. And why I learned to quit worrying and love my garden anyway.