Hummingbird Weekly Quote. 2026 Edition.
If the Strait of Hormuz is not Open
Quote from Donald Trump, impatient with Iran’s control and tactics in the Strait of Hormuz. Curated by Sandra Novick.
Hummingbird Featured Poem
Still I Rise.
A magnificent poem by Maya Angelou that celebrates the power and confidence in knowing one’s history and self worth. Curated by Lynda Bernard.
Scaffolding
Building Strong Relationships.
In honor of upcoming St. Patrick’s Day we chose to highlight Scaffolding, by beloved Irish poet Seamus Heaney. Heaney reminds us that relationships that have stood the test of time will remain strong, even if the customary supports come down, drawing a perfect analogy.
Wild Geese.
Wild Geese by Mary Oliver.
Mary Oliver advises us that we don’t have to try so hard! No matter who you are, be true to yourself and the world will be open to you to find your place. Inspiring!
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
Down Cemetery Road.
Down Cemetery Road by Mick Herron is Herron’s first book in the Zoë Boehm private investigator series. A thrilling and chilling series of events unfolds— a neighborhood house explodes, one of the occupants, a young girl, goes missing, and a neighbor, Sarah Tucker, becomes consumed with finding her. A great read. Hold on for dear life! Review by Barry Novick.
First Snow.
First Snow by Mary Oliver.
Today, we were drawn to our poetry selection, Mary Oliver’s First Snow, for all the obvious reasons! Oliver tells us once more that the beauty and “awesomeness” of nature is the essence, and quite possibly the answer to, well… everything. Our cue to tune in, and out, respectively.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
Life. Death. The Power of Love.
Books that earn rereading are hard to come by. I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven is one of those treasures. It is a story that explores life, death, and the power of love as a relocated priest makes his journey. Review by Lynda Bernard.
A Poem for Valentine’s Day.
A beautiful love poem by e.e. cummings.
i carry your heart
Curated by Lynda Bernard.
Hummingbird Weekly Quote. 2025 Edition.
Altered State.
Why can’t ”the people” be informed by facts and truth in an "open market" of information? Poignant quote from President John F. Kennedy, 1962. Curated by Sandra Novick.
The CLOD and the PEBBLE
Hummingbird Featured Poem.
The CLOD and the PEBBLE. By William Blake. A dialogue about love between two unusual characters. Curated by Lynda Bernard.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
The Beginner’s Goodbye.
Anne Tyler explores love, life, family with remarkable accuracy and gentle humor. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a Beginner’s Guide to… EVERYTHING? Insightful and beautifully written. Vintage Anne Tyler. Review by Sandra Novick.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
The Drowned.
The Drowned, by Booker Prize Winning author John Banville, is a mystery/thriller that will hold you until the last page. Set in the 1950s in a rural Irish town, and in Dublin, the investigation into a drowning and potential murder turns out to be much more than that. Suffice it to say, “It’s complicated.” Review by Barry Novick. Recommended!