Before I cover the Ladies Rock Camp showcase, I want to touch on a few other points… The food! We eat well at Ladies Rock Camp. 3 squares. Leftovers. There is not only plenty of sustenance, it…
My Weekend at Ladies Rock Camp – Part 1
I disappeared from “regular life” all weekend and was a vocal instructor at Ladies Rock Camp. I’ve volunteered at Rock Camp for Girls L.A. the last 2 years. Ladies Rock Camp is a shortened version of that, with…
Ellis & Coffee
This is Ellis. If you’re familiar with her and her music (http://www.ellis-music.com/news/), you know what a talented Doll-face she is. If you’re not acquainted with Ellis, you’re missing out on one of our atmosphere’s bright folk lights.…
Crazy in Spring
I was speaking with my cousin the other day, and he was saying how he struggles this time of year. Knowing of the tragic loss of his sister in April of ’98, I assumed his struggle was due…
America’s Pastime
Yesterday morning, I had a brilliant idea: I would go to the L.A. Dodgers’ opening day! I checked the team’s website for game time and that didn’t pose a problem. I did a quick ticket search. Whoa! That…
The Rain Gods
They (whoever “they” are) say it’s going to rain this week. So I’ve resisted the urge to wash my car. But I looked out the front window yesterday afternoon and saw my neighbor washing his car, so “they”…
Easter Weekend Belly
As I recover from this amazing weekend, I am aware of my need for stretchy pants. I haven’t felt this way since my last trip to Italy… Saturday: a 10-course (!), 4-hour (!) extravaganza at a…
Easter Sundays Past
So many traditions are centered around holidays. Growing up, my family gathered in the north Georgia country at a Webb family member’s home for not only Easter, but also a reunion. It moved around a bit,…