I haven’t had a dog since I was a kid. And though Mister and I occasionally talk about getting one, it simply isn’t practical right now. For one thing, the only yard we have is in the front…
Once Upon a Time…
Once upon a time, last week, I had several errands to run. After mentally mapping my route, I realized I could ride my bike while checking items off my list. And so I set out… For some…
My Party’s Over
For the entire month of March, I was celebrating my birthday. For reals. I wasn’t extravagant or anything, but I lived the month with a sense of personal joy. About me! And you know what? I had a…
Behind The Curtain – Wrap-up. Maybe.
For a while now, I’ve been sharing progress on a painting. Though many of you are artists, not everyone is a painter. And if you haven’t painted, you may be unfamiliar with what goes into creating a piece…
Thursday Memories – Me and Nance
This is my friend Nance and me. The photo was taken in the late ’80s. Nance is one of the few people I’ve kept in touch with since high school. Still do, too. Nance has been on…
I Knew It All Along, Philippe’s
A couple of days ago I read a piece about the true origins of The French Dip sandwich. For those of you not familiar with L.A. lore, The French Dip was invented here (for reals). But there has…
Trio Ellas
Last week I had the privilege of seeing a new-to-me band – Trio Ellas (“Three Shes” in Spanish). And I was in awe. Part of me wants to call them a female Mariachi band. Part of me…
Sweet Fancy Moses
You ever have a weekend that’s so jam-packed with activities that you need another weekend just to recover? I just had one of those. And it was fabulous. And exhausting. And fun. And draining. And memorable. And it…
Happy Easter
For those who find religious meaning in today, forgive me. For in this day, I find Ham. And I shall be eating ham today, and loving it. Trying a new recipe. We’ll see what happens. No…
Goodnight, Mr. Hamner
Early Thursday afternoon, Earl Hamner, Jr. died. If you’re wondering who the heck that might have been, then you, my friend, probably weren’t glued to the television in the early ’70s, watching The Waltons. I, on the…