This week I was solo in my crazy creative endeavor. I attended a cheese-making class. Cheese, y’all! Cheese! Held at The Ebell – a place I’m presently smitten with – the class was taught by Chef…
What Did We See? We Saw The Sea.
When someone you adore is turning 50 and says she wants to celebrate on a 3-day cruise to Ensenada, Mexico, what do you do? I mean, let’s say you’re not a cruise person. Let’s say you’re a stay-at-home…
“Found Words” at The Ebell
This week I participated in a night of storytelling at The Ebell in Los Angeles. Six other writers and I got together to weave tales in The Ebell’s historic Fine Arts Theater. Friends, family and complete strangers…
One Night Only!
Tonight I will be appearing with 6 other writers at The Ebell of Los Angeles for an evening of storytelling. “Found Words” will feature Brian Baldini, Karin Bugge, Jeanne Darst, Margaret Finnegan, Kelly Russell, Desiree Zamorano and myself.…
Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation – Los Angeles
Recently I visited Los Angeles’ Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation. This “museum” houses over 400 works, all from the late Mr. Weisman’s personal art collection. Located in a former private residence on an exquisitely ordinary street, the…
La-La Land
One of the cooler things about living in L.A. is the people who work in The Industry. I mean, a bona fide celebrity sighting is a kick, but so what? No, I’m not thinking about the names many…
Car People
I have a theory about Car People. I believe a predilection for cars is innate. For the record, I’m not talking about the guy who insists he will “only drive BMWs. I get a new one every…
Ladies Arm Wrestling
Late notice, I know… For those of you in Los Angeles with no plans this evening, I encourage you to get your butts to the Bootleg Theater for some Ladies Arm Wrestling. That’s right! Ladies Arm…
I’m Jealous
I’ve talked to folks (or read blog posts of folks) who live in other parts than these here and I keep experiencing the same feeling: I’m jealous. Y’all have crossed over into Autumn and we clearly have…