One of my favorite sides is a dish I call “White Trash Green Beans.” The only reason I call it that is the usage of frozen green beans (instead of fresh) that are cooked to H-E-Double Hockey Sticks.…
“The Californians” on SNL
I finally saw some of last Saturday’s SNL, and a skit called “The Californians” had me in tears. http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/the-californians/1396627 Though I’m not a California native, I must admit, they did portray us fairly (in a caricature sort…
My Weekend at Ladies Rock Camp – Part 2
Before I cover the Ladies Rock Camp showcase, I want to touch on a few other points… The food! We eat well at Ladies Rock Camp. 3 squares. Leftovers. There is not only plenty of sustenance, it…
My Weekend at Ladies Rock Camp – Part 1
I disappeared from “regular life” all weekend and was a vocal instructor at Ladies Rock Camp. I’ve volunteered at Rock Camp for Girls L.A. the last 2 years. Ladies Rock Camp is a shortened version of that, with…
Ellis & Coffee
This is Ellis. If you’re familiar with her and her music (http://www.ellis-music.com/news/), you know what a talented Doll-face she is. If you’re not acquainted with Ellis, you’re missing out on one of our atmosphere’s bright folk lights.…
Crazy in Spring
I was speaking with my cousin the other day, and he was saying how he struggles this time of year. Knowing of the tragic loss of his sister in April of ’98, I assumed his struggle was due…
“Holy Waters”
I wanted to tell you a little bit about this month’s free download from my CD, Love & Honesty… “Holy Waters” is one of those strange songs that’s hard to explain. It wasn’t triggered by an actual…
America’s Pastime
Yesterday morning, I had a brilliant idea: I would go to the L.A. Dodgers’ opening day! I checked the team’s website for game time and that didn’t pose a problem. I did a quick ticket search. Whoa! That…