Dr. Dolly’s Musings

2025 “Delights”

2025 “Delights” By Dolly Haik-Adams Berthelot © 2025 The first quarter of 2025 is even more horrible than I expected, though none of it should actually surprise anyone who has been paying attention. As a former journalist, journalism teacher and professor, and natural news addict, I have been paying attention, long dreading exactly this, yet…

Inching forward

Inching Forward… By Dolly Haik-Adams Berthelot © 2025 I just realized I say that a lot lately: Inching forward.I’m inching forward.At least I’m inching forward.Or to support a friend:I’m glad you are inching forward.Often the phrase is spoken during or about recovery from surgery or serious illness.Those realities are pretty relevant lately, doncha know? Maybe…

SNOW GLOW—RARE GULF COAST DELIGHT

SNOW GLOW—RARE GULF COAST DELIGHT By Dolly Haik-Adams Berthelot © 2025 In this era of unpredictability, chaos, and anxiety, it is worth snatching and celebrating rare positive surprises and moments of joy. Countless Southerners across the Gulf Coast were blessed by both January 21-22, 2025, and I am forever grateful. Rarity matters. But survival is…

A mix of my favorite recent books extolling women heroes, some real, some fictional

Since 1987, America honors women particularly in the month of March, so we do here through contemporary literature by and about women. Some exemplary books celebrate heroines year round, often thru unforgettable characters real and imagined.