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.…
She Crazy. And Powerful.
I am, I know, a little crazy. I have my own set of behavioral patterns and I am generally okay with that. Yesterday, for example, I caught myself talking to myself in the car. But I wasn’t…
And So It Begins – Again
The invites have begun their yearly trickle and already there are conflicts. It is The Social Season, once again, and I am actually excited. If that sounds ungrateful, I don’t mean it to. It’s just that I’ve…
Walking in L.A.
While out walking the other day, I spotted some photo-worthy sidewalk graffiti and it made me laugh. Especially since it was Election Day in the U.S., and Ohio was – at that very moment – voting against legalizing…
I Didn’t Give Him a Name
Two days ago I was working in the New Pad and glanced out the doors at the deck. I saw a few leaves and knew I should sweep out there. But rain was coming that night. That would…
The Cupcake Kid
On Halloween night, Mister and I hung out with friends and their family. There were about a jillion trick-or-treaters, good food for all of us and excellent company. Truly – it was a swell time. I super-enjoyed…
Itty-Bitty Treat
Years ago I found myself in South Beach, Miami. While there, I was introduced to delicious Cuban coffee – cortadito. It’s sort of like an Italian espresso. I suppose some would say it’s exactly like espresso, but that’s…
“That’s Amazing!”
“If you have a good story, it doesn’t have to be overproduced. I want our stories to reveal the wonders of the human spirit and the richness of life in California, including its history, people, culture and natural wonders.”…
Happy Halloween!
Mister spotted the spider shown above, and we both had a grand chuckle over it. Honestly – that’s the most creative use of a bullet-hole I’ve ever seen. Here’s hoping your Halloween is super-duper nifty. And if…