Monthly Archives: August 2020

Cholla or Magnolia?

Posted on August 31, 2020 by jayne bowers

About fifteen years ago, we had dinner guests whom I’d never seen before and will likely never see again. I remember them by something they discussed, a topic I’d never considered that much—the trees in the Palmetto State: their variety, … Continue reading →

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Twenty-three Books?

Posted on August 11, 2020 by jayne bowers

When I went to work at Central Carolina in 2002, I overheard a short conversation I’ve never forgotten. It was during that welcome back/orientation/registration period when faculty were freer to talk and exchange ideas. “So what’d you do this summer?” … Continue reading →

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Stuck on a Story

Posted on August 7, 2020 by jayne bowers

“Maybe it’s. time for you to write some poetry,” my writer friend said. “Yeah, right,” I said, knowing full well that I have a snowball’s chance in you know where of writing a decent poem. She went on to say … Continue reading →

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