Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in the classic film “Casablanca.” Rick, Humphrey’s character, sacrifices Ilsa to his romantic rival for the good of the World War II effort. Public Domain
We glance at a woman in a café and listen to her speaking with her friend, and she sweeps us away. We open a book by an unfamiliar author, and from the first few sentences we’re enthralled. We taste a cup of tea we’ve never tried, and we’re hooked.
Jeff Minick has four children and a passel of grandkids. He has written two novels, “Amanda Bell” and “Dust on Their Wings,” as well as “Learning as I Go” and “Movies Make the Man.” You’ll find more of his writing at JeffMinick.substack.com.
