I am somewhat handy. Actually, I’m pretty danged handy. When a job needs doing around the New Pad, the first question I ask myself is whether or not I can handle it. So far – touch wood –…
A Night on the Town
Over the weekend, Mister and I went to see a workshop of a one-woman show by comic Felicia Michaels. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Tells a P**** Joke” is a memoir of a fascinating and amazing life.…
What? Again?
I was watering the few house plants I’ve managed to keep alive and noticed something on one of the orchids. You may remember my sharing a bit about how an orchid had sprouted a baby, or keiki plant.…
She Crazy. And Powerful.
I am, I know, a little crazy. I have my own set of behavioral patterns and I am generally okay with that. Yesterday, for example, I caught myself talking to myself in the car. But I wasn’t…
And So It Begins – Again
The invites have begun their yearly trickle and already there are conflicts. It is The Social Season, once again, and I am actually excited. If that sounds ungrateful, I don’t mean it to. It’s just that I’ve…
Walking in L.A.
While out walking the other day, I spotted some photo-worthy sidewalk graffiti and it made me laugh. Especially since it was Election Day in the U.S., and Ohio was – at that very moment – voting against legalizing…
I Didn’t Give Him a Name
Two days ago I was working in the New Pad and glanced out the doors at the deck. I saw a few leaves and knew I should sweep out there. But rain was coming that night. That would…
The Cupcake Kid
On Halloween night, Mister and I hung out with friends and their family. There were about a jillion trick-or-treaters, good food for all of us and excellent company. Truly – it was a swell time. I super-enjoyed…
Itty-Bitty Treat
Years ago I found myself in South Beach, Miami. While there, I was introduced to delicious Cuban coffee – cortadito. It’s sort of like an Italian espresso. I suppose some would say it’s exactly like espresso, but that’s…
“That’s Amazing!”
“If you have a good story, it doesn’t have to be overproduced. I want our stories to reveal the wonders of the human spirit and the richness of life in California, including its history, people, culture and natural wonders.”…