Chapter Chat

By Julia Flynn Siler / March 12, 2008 /

Wine and words: A perfect pairingPhoto from Jupiter Images Last week, I spent half an hour on the phone with a book group from Minnesota. Based on the laughter and high spirits I heard on the other end of the line, these fifteen or so women seemed to be having a rollicking good time together.…

Mrs. Siler’s Holiday

By Julia Flynn Siler / March 11, 2008 /

Mrs. Siler is not so hapless …Photo from Curly Wurly In the spirit of “Mr. Hulot’s Holiday,” the French cinematic parfait from 1954, I’ve decided to take a vacation. Because this school year is in full swing, my holiday won’t involve jumping on a plane and heading to a seaside resort in the south of…