Nathaniel Hawthorne & The Slavery Issue

Nathaniel Hawthorne was better known for his novels (The Scarlet Letter) & short stories relating to Puritan lifestyles and religious beliefs. However, the issue of slavery was a hot political topic during his lifetime as well.

In this article, I discuss how he takes issue with both sides of the debate in his short story The Maypole of Merry Mount.

http://www.helium.com/items/2366319-hawthorne-and-slavery-in-the-maypole-of-merry-mount

Acrostic Poetry: CHRISTIAN

Chosen for a better life
Home is not this earth
Risen to eternity....

Read the rest of the poem here.

Poetry: Who You Are to Me

For Father's Day, I decided to do something a bit more personal than previous years. I wrote a poem for my Dad.

I entitled it Who You Are to Me

Father,
You are to me...
~ my spiritual adviser
~ a lap to crawl up in
~ my encouragement
~ a handy-man.

That's just a taste. Read the rest of my tribute to my dad here.

A Mullica Dialogue

A Mullica Dialogue

Here's a funny, play on words conversation.

Squirrel: Hey, man. Did you drive with the windows down again?

Mudflap: Huh? Why you say that?

Squirrel: Cause your flaps are muddy! (laughs)

Mudflap: Oh, nah. Wife had me sleeping with the pigs last night.

Read more: http://robin-harkey-dixon.quazen.com/recreation/outdoors/a-mullica-dialogue/#ixzz23vnKohAX

A Mullica Dialogue II

A Mullica Dialogue II

If you're wanting a good laugh, read this conversation between two "not-so-bright" fellows.

Here's just a sample:

Tom: What’s gnawing at you, Squirrel?
Squirrel: It’s this girl I’ve been seeing.
Tom: You got a girl? Since when?
Squirrel: No, I ain’t got no girl. I’ve just seen her.

Read more: http://robin-harkey-dixon.quazen.com/recreation/outdoors/a-mullica-dialogue-ii/#ixzz23vmurbIL

My Debut Novel now available!!!

I'm finally a published author!

After 15 + years of fearing, holding back, waiting for the right time, etc. I took the leap and wrote my first novel.

It's an excitement I can also share with my teenage daughter. At 13, she is a published illustrator - drawing not only the cover art, but all of the inside illustrations as well! I am so proud of her.

My novel is currently available in paperback and hardback. The e-book format will be ready for purchase in another 4 weeks.

Here's the links where it can be purchased:

Abbott Press website

Amazon.com

Barnes & Noble website

For those of you in the Charlotte, NC area who would like a signed copy, drop me an email here .