Category Archives: John Irving

Blooming Out of Season

Posted on January 31, 2019 by aamontgomery

Nearly a decade ago I planted two camellias in container pots just outside the front door of our home. I never thought they would live for long–in containers, mind you– in the mercurial climate of East Tennessee. But my sister, … Continue reading →

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Hello 2015: What to Watch, Eat, and Read, Right Now!

Posted on January 6, 2015 by aamontgomery

What to Watch.  Ok. Stop everything you are doing and run out and see the Indian (as in Asian, not as in Native Americans) movie called “PK”. I’m gonna fully admit something here, but I have not had time to … Continue reading →

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He Stopped Passing the Open Windows

Posted on August 12, 2014 by aamontgomery

When I was young and struggling to raise my son on a secretary’s meager pay while working on my degree, my friend Amy and I used to say to each other, “Keep passing those open windows.” This way of encouraging … Continue reading →

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