I’ve written before about the fact that Mister and I enjoy hiking the hills around Los Angeles. It’s truly one of my favorite forms of exercise, with the added bonus of taking place in Nature. Living in a…
Sorry, We’re Open
I was sitting at a stoplight in Holly-weird, and I looked over at a row of shops. I snapped the above pic. I know it appears to be a boring, run-of-the-mill strip mall. Nothing to spend any…
Who You Gonna Call?
This town, I swear. You can be minding your own business, driving down a residential street, when suddenly you have to slam on the brakes for a double-take, just to make sure you aren’t hallucinating. Most of the…
11 Pipers Piping
I had a late one last night. After mainlining Guinness, I wasn’t sure if the bagpipes I heard were for reals or for play-play. Turned out, they were indeed real. And while there weren’t 11 pipers piping,…
Painting In Progress
This is a painting in progress. It’s sort of an L.A. skyline. I say “sort of” because it bears absolutely no resemblance to downtown L.A., but does bear a resemblance to The Valley. I kluged the two ideas…
Saved By Faulkner
I’ve mentioned that I’m dealing with a bit-o-stress these days. I know I haven’t given specifics, and I don’t plan to now. But specifics don’t matter. Stress is something each adult human being understands. Sadly, some understand…
Here’s To The Ladies Who Lunch
I used to meet up with a few gals on a regular basis, for a girls’ lunch. It was always at the same time, on the same day, usually at the same place. It was easy for people…
Sleepy-Head
I’ve not been sleeping well lately, as I’m dealing with various paperwork and deadlines – all stressful. That happens in life. When I’m awake and trying to get things done, I crave coffee. I know my body…
Nancy, With the Laughing Eyes
Today is my friend Nancy’s birthday. To me, she is “Nance” and forever will be. We’ve known each other since high school, and to this day, I smile when I think of her. Due to our…