My sweet dad passed away early this morning. He was 94 years old. For all accounts and purposes, one could say that he lived a long and full life. That’s true. But, I still wasn’t quite ready to let him go. He was born on… Read More
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Monthly archives of “April 2020”
Serenity of Books
“The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, and all the sweet serenity of books.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Long Way Home, A Novel
“Norris writes with a lyrical pen, painting landscapes and intense emotional moments with easy grace.” Self-Publishing Review The Long Way Home is a compelling work of fiction set in 1950s Madison County, Nebraska. At the heart of the story is Maggie Davis, a middle-aged widow… Read More
Moods of Mind
“There are certain half-dreaming moods of mind in which we naturally steal away from noise and glare, and seek some quiet haunt where we may indulge our reveries and build our air castles undisturbed.” Washington Irving
Caring for Others
“The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.” Tenzin Gyatso One of the most valuable things we can do for ourselves during… Read More
The Long Way Home Review
Author D. L. Norris invites readers to slow down and enjoy the view, and perhaps spin a story or two, in The Long Way Home, an insightful and memorable novel about family, grief, and growing up. Maggie Davis stands like a proud pillar at the… Read More