On Friday, Hal Needham – director of “Smokey and the Bandit” – passed away. He was 82. I quote “Smokey and the Bandit” more often than I can tally. It is one of my faves and probably…
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. …
BBC News’ “In Pictures”
I have a particular page bookmarked and visit it regularly. BBC News has a section – “In Pictures” – and it features a lot of different arenas. There is always a “Day in Pictures” section, and there are…
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…
Marinade for Steak
Meat! I love a good steak, and when I prepare it at home, it is usually with this marinade. It’s simple and forgiving. The only catch is, I try to remember to put the steak in the marinade…
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…