I was at a thrift store yesterday, looking for old bowling balls (yes), when I caught sight of this. For some reason it made me happy. I even managed to overlook the spelling mistake. I don’t know if…
L.A. Subway Art
If left to habit, I will walk around looking 2 feet ahead of me, at the ground. I don’t know why, it’s just where my eyes naturally go. So I do my best to remember to look up.…
Rick Bragg – I Hardly Know Ye
I subscribe to “Southern Living” magazine. That subscription has followed me from address to address, and it’s the only home magazine I get. I love the gardening pieces, the decorating tips and the recipes. Lord! The recipes! When I’m…
Bucket List Items
When I was 16, I got it in my head that I wanted to go skydiving. I’ve no idea from whence this idea came, but once it climbed into my noggin, it put down roots. Go figure. …
Watertown 1 and 2
As much as I love gi-normous canvases, I often find myself being drawn to petite paintings. They can be so inviting and intriguing. My fascination with small paintings led me to buy myself some 8…
White Trash Green Beans
One of my favorite sides is a dish I call “White Trash Green Beans.” The only reason I call it that is the usage of frozen green beans (instead of fresh) that are cooked to H-E-Double Hockey Sticks.…
“The Californians” on SNL
I finally saw some of last Saturday’s SNL, and a skit called “The Californians” had me in tears. http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/the-californians/1396627 Though I’m not a California native, I must admit, they did portray us fairly (in a caricature sort…
My Weekend at Ladies Rock Camp – Part 2
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…