Last Saturday night, Mister and I attended a grand party. And though it wasn’t a costume party, I felt like doing something a little different with my appearance. Simply wearing make-up was a change of pace, as I…
Standing on the Corner, Suitcase in My Hand…
Yesterday morning, after posting about the passing of Hal Needham, I had no idea I would be facing news of the loss of Mr. Lou Reed. I was on my way to a Rock Camp brunch. Baker…
Primo Party Night
Today is the Saturday before Halloween. And you know what that means: Primo Party Night. It’s been yonks since Mister or I have gone to a costume party. Non-costume parties, yes. And those parties are great. …
An Awesome Read
I just finished reading Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. I’ve known about this book for about 15 years or so, but only now got around to it. Better late than never. …
Melodrama at Whole Paycheck
I was at Whole Foods the other day, and while I patiently waited my turn at the meat counter, I witnessed one of the best grocery store scenes I’ve encountered in ages. There was an elderly lady…
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Hall-o-Giving-Mas
The other day I was at a hardware store and spotted a Christmas tree decked out in Halloween decorations. I didn’t have a camera or a phone with me, so you’re just gonna have to take my word…
L.A. Story
This past weekend, Mister and I decided to walk about a mile or so to dinner. By walking, we would eliminate the need for one of us to be the designated driver and therefore we could both get…
One Year Ago…
One year ago today, Mister and I attended a beautiful wedding in Santa Barbara, California. As I sit here remembering, a few highlights keep replaying in my mind. I loved the beautiful location. The Sunken Gardens…
The Perils of L.A. Freeways
Remember when I wrote about a globe jumping out of a pick-up truck and nearly taking us out as we drove an L.A. freeway? The other day, Mister and I were out on that same freeway, covering…
Dear Solicitors…
Dear Door-to-Door Solicitors, As you insist on continuing to knock on my front door, attempting to sell me something I absolutely-positively-truly-desperately need, I am offering advice on how to best approach me. Don’t Lie. When the…