My news feed keeps suggesting stories to me about banned books. This makes sense: I’m a writer. It worries me when books are removed from libraries and librarians are labeled “groomers” by “concerned” parents. I worked for a library system for ten years, and librarians are overworked, underpaid, tired, helpful…

Hi everyone, Normally I’d do an essay about Douglas Marland, one of the GOATS of writing soap opera. Here’s the thing: The essay I had planned for this week isn’t going to work. Why? I received the wrong information from Wikipedia. Shaking fist to sky. Damn you Wiki! Believe you me, this is yet another very special lesson I have learned. I’m going to have an essay soon about Banned Books Week. Stay tuned and next week will be better.

TW: mentions gun violence and suicide) Dear Ashley, I hope you don’t mind the informality, but since I’ve followed your family for over thirty years, I think I can address you as a friend would. First off, I’m sorry. I’m sorry about your mother’s death. I’m sorry you weren’t allowed…

Right now, Anne Heche is on life support. This can change any minute. All I could think was she only got crumbs and bones from the table of joy. The news has been reporting on her the past week: how she crashed into a woman’s home and also crashed into…

It’s 8/8/22! It’s also Monday so that means it’s… Marland Monday! Mondays are when I remember Douglas Marland, one of the GOATS of daytime television. Get a very cool beverage and let’s get started! A couple of things: You will notice below that I’ve activated the new tip option that…

It’s August 1st, so bunny bunny to you. It’s also Monday which means it’s… Marland Monday! Say it with me: Every Monday I look back at the career of Douglas Marland, one of the GOATS of Daytime television. Today I’m starting a three-part series that can be simplified by this: …

It’s the last Monday of the month, it’s too darn hot, and it’s also… Marland Monday! Every Monday, I remember Douglas Marland, one of the GOATS of daytime television. Let’s go! Mr. Marland had an amazing roster of performers. Julianne Moore and Ming-Na Wen immediately come to mind. One summer…

Oh my, it’s Monday! So that means it’s… Marland Monday! It’s time to remember Douglas Marland, one of the GOATS of daytime television. This one is going to be rough to read. Trigger Warning: Rape will be mentioned here, along with AIDS, murder, and violence. …

It’s 7/11! Have you gotten your free Slurpee today? Well come on down and slurp that Slurpee, because it’s also… Marland Monday! You might be thinking “here she goes she’s going to say every Monday she writes about Douglas Marland, one of the GOATS of daytime.” You are correct! …