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“Up The Canal”

Published by Judith Read on August 29, 2022

In 1988, Welland Little Theatre staged the musical, “Up The Canal.” The birth of the original Welland Canal was to be portrayed via historical vignettes.…

The Wisdom of “Desiderata.”

Published by Judith Read on July 13, 2022

It’s strange how a word from years past can make its way into current conversation. A friend and I were catching up on our lives…

Christmas 1961

Published by Judith Read on November 29, 2021

Last night the weatherman said it would snow. I pushed away my cozy, warm quilt and ran to my bedroom window. Sure enough, a winter…

You CAN Judge A Book By Its Cover

Published by Judith Read on November 8, 2021

According to marketing analysts, book covers sell books. This makes sense when you consider the endless racks of shelves and many displays in local bookstores.…

Writing With a Side Order of Vintage Murder

Published by Judith Read on September 13, 2021

It’s been a busy summer, and I’m grateful for that. Like my mother cautioned, “Idle hands are the devil’s work.” Maybe that’s why summers were…

A Tale For Two Seagulls

Published by Judith Read on June 24, 2021

The humidity had lifted this early morning, so a walk was foremost in my mind. There’s a lovely little path along the canal close to…

Boomer Banana Muffins

Published by Judith Read on April 24, 2021

Over the years I have experienced many apartment moves for various reasons; closer to a better job, a more desirable area, a cheaper rent, more…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Lives On…at Giant Tiger!

Published by Judith Read on February 12, 2021

I love one stop shopping, especially these days. For me, it’s a short walk to the Giant Tiger store on Welland Avenue, (get out and…

Gratitude

Published by Judith Read on November 25, 2020

As the end of 2020 looms, it would be natural to bemoan all the fallout from Covid-19. When it first broke onto the news scene…

“Cat Ranch”

Published by Judith Read on August 12, 2020

Question- “Your first published book, “The Boomer Years, Reflections” was about baby boomers. Is your upcoming novel,”Cat Ranch” mainly about cats?” Answer- “Cats are essential…

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