As we gear up for next week’s Thanksgiving holiday, I’m choosing to share the photo shown above. Taken in 2002, it represents a gathering at the house of friends, near the sea. Big Mama was there, and I…
Devil Winds
We’re in the midst of some devil winds here in Los Angeles. And they’re not the type we’re used to. During autumn, we usually experience Santa Anas, which are warm or hot winds that blow everything about…
Peace for Paris
My heart breaks. Yours probably does, too. There are no words, only feelings. And so I pray – with vibrations. And with love. And with heartache. It is all I have, and it will never be enough…
“The Librarians”
Recently I saw an ad for a TNT show – “The Librarians.” The 2nd season just started and for some reason, I missed this show last year during its 1st season. I thought I’d give it a try,…
You Never Forget Your First
As I work away on the living room of the New Pad, I’m doing more than painting walls. For example, art must be hung – with intent. We have too much from which to choose (an embarrassment of…
Thursday Memories
I call this photo “Blurred Mikki” because, well, duh. I’m sharing it today because I’m feeling a bit blurred. I’m dragging a little from a long walk yesterday. I’m mentally sluggish from slow progress on the room…
Who You Gonna Call?
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.…