Author Archives: Kendall Dunkelberg

The Art of Writing

It is the beginning of a new semester, and today I taught the first session of MUW’s introductory multi-genre Creative Writing class. As usual, as I walked the dog and gathered my thoughts before class, my thoughts turned to what we can teach about writing. It occurred to me, that in creative writing classes, weContinue reading “The Art of Writing”

Luddite Redux

Awhile back, I wrote a post about working on our in-attic TV antenna to get off-air broadcasts instead of cable. That made me wonder if I was a Luddite or a geek. Today’s techno fun confirmed this luddite status. I took a few minutes (didn’t take long) to replace the battery in our old iPodContinue reading “Luddite Redux”

Online Shoppers Beware!

Online shopping has gotten more challenging this season. Have you noticed the fine print on Google’s shopping site? Down at the bottom it reads “Google is compensated by some of these merchants. Tax and shipping costs are estimates.” Several months ago, I noticed Google’s announcement of their change to the way they would rank searchContinue reading “Online Shoppers Beware!”

Review: The Three-Day Affair by Michael Kardos

My rating: 5 of 5 stars There’s so much I don’t want to say about this book, since it would give away not just the ending but the surprise at every page turn. You don’t keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. You keep wondering, how many shoes can there possibly be? This bookContinue reading “Review: The Three-Day Affair by Michael Kardos”

Vegetarian Thanksgiving (in the South)

This post will not include recipes; it’s more about coping. However, awhile back, I posted a recipe for vegetarian dressing (not stuffing) that is the heart of our vegetarian Thanksgiving tradition. Kim and I have been veggie since before we met. In the beginning, we sometimes made an exception for a slice of turkey atContinue reading “Vegetarian Thanksgiving (in the South)”

Ultimate Veggie Dogs

I know, a lot of people would prefer to use meat hotdogs. But a veggie dog is pretty darned good if you dress it up a bit. Since tonight is a soccer game when we need a quick dinner, and since we’ve got veggie dogs and buns in the freezer, we’re planning to cook theContinue reading “Ultimate Veggie Dogs”

“A Space Symphony”

featuring the Starkville/MSU Symphony Orchestra In a new partnership, the Starkville/MSU Symphony and the Columbus Arts Council present “A Space Symphony”, 7:30 PM, Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Rent Auditorium on the Mississippi University for Women campus in Columbus.   The concert is free and and open to the public. The  orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael Brown,Continue reading ““A Space Symphony””

Persimmon Frozen Yogurt

Looking for an orange alternative to pumpkin in the fall? Look no further than persimmons. These small autumn fruit start out firm at the beginning of the season. By now, the ones we bought a few week ago were turning soft and mushy, but that’s when they’re at their sweetest best, if a little messy.Continue reading “Persimmon Frozen Yogurt”

24th Annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium

Well, another Welty Symposium has come and gone. We had a great time with a dozen authors and a great audience that included students from two local high schools and the Mississippi School for Math and Science, as well as MUW students and alums and members of the community. Rather than running down the highlights,Continue reading “24th Annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium”