Hummingbird Weekly Quote. 2024-2025 Edition.
Today, America’s Democracy Stood.
Quote from Kamala Harris, Vice President, USA from her comments today, January 6, 2025. Curated by Sandra Novick.
Holy Saturday
“I Could Do This One Good Thing Today.”
Holy Saturday by William Fargason. With no pretenses, a relatable poem about loneliness, and also kindness.
There is a fine line that separates us from despair.
Broken, Unbroken
Hummingbird’s Featured Poem.
Broken, Unbroken by Mary Oliver.
Loneliness, broken people, broken hearts. Love can heal all that. This a beautiful poem full of hope. Perfect to read as we approach a new year. Curated by Lynda Bernard.
I AM NOT OLD
Hummingbird’s Featured Poem.
I AM NOT OLD by Samantha Reynolds
A perception of aging that emphasizes the valor and grace in growing old. Curated by Lynda Bernard.
The Visitor
By Ada Limón
A poem about life, getting older, doing what we do best, waiting, and maybe doing nothing about anything. This is a wonderful poem by Ada Limón, the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States.
The Decision
By Jane Hirshfield
About making and then living with important decisions. On this last Sunday prior to the upcoming election(s), Jane Hirshfield in her poem, The Decision, provides perspective. Indeed we are at an important juncture for our times and for our future.
The Decision
By Jane Hirshfield
About making and then living with important decisions. On this last Sunday prior to the upcoming election(s), Jane Hirshfield in her poem, The Decision, provides perspective. Indeed we are at an important juncture for our times and for our future.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
The Midnight Feast.
A mystery/thriller by Lucy Foley. Multiple twists that make their way to the ending, a touch of paranormal possibilities, and a nugget of paganism with birds…. and of course, there is a body! Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.
An Ode We Owe
By Amanda Gorman
This beautiful poem, written and presented to the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2022 rings true today.
“I only ask that you care before it’s too late,
That you live aware and awake,
That you lead with love in hours of hate.”
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
Creation Lake
Rachel Kushner’s most recent book has been called Kushner’s best to date, and that is saying a lot. Creation Lake is a “spy-novel” with its protagonist Sadie Smith assigned to infiltrate and undermine a left-wing farming group in a rural region of France. Piqued your interest? There is so much more! Click thru for the review by Barry Novick
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
H is for Hawk
When her much-loved father dies, author Helen McDonald needs a way to escape and begin the journey back to herself. "A glorious book!" Review by Lynda Bernard.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
The Guest List
By Lucy Foley. A "whodunnit" mystery/thriller set on an isolated island off the coast of Ireland. 100 guests are on the list of friends and relatives that are reunited for a glamorous destination wedding. Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.