On this date, one year ago, Mister and I were in London, settling in for a Kate Bush show. When I think about it, I still can’t believe we did it. In my mind it is just as…
Judge If You Must
Let me say right now that I do not claim political expertise. I do not profess social superiority. In fact, I don’t know much about anything at all. So judge if you must. That’s your call. My opinions…
Feeling Like a Dummy
I think the heat has had some sort of cumulative effect on me, as each afternoon finds me longing for a nap. I haven’t actually given in to the yearning, but I do yearn, just the same. …
Chairman of the Boards
Mr. Moses Malone passed away this weekend, and that news reminded me of a one-time interaction with the man (posted previously here). If you’re 8 and you’re told someone is 60, you wonder how they’ve managed to…
The Olden Days
I’ve been going through old photos for a project and it’s been fun. More than simple nostalgia, I’ve been experiencing wonder while studying the photos of yore. It’s fairly amazing to think about the changes that have occurred…
Know Your Audience
I was at the grocery store the other day and on one particular aisle I encountered a uniformed store employee and 2 other nicely-dressed men who appeared to be reps for something sold on that aisle. They were…
So, So Close
When working on a painting, it always amazes me how many layers one must apply to achieve a desired effect. Part of me thinks I’ve accomplished quite enough depth on the tree portion of my current work,…
Thursday Memories
In the middle of a heatwave here in Los Angeles, I thought I’d look back on one of the few times I was cool. I can say that with confidence because kids are cool. They just don’t know…
Sunshine and Roses
Because I am a glass-overflowing kind of gal… Because I endeavor to look at the positive in life… Because I just don’t want to be a downer… I tend to write mostly about sunshine and roses in these…