It’s on, y’all. Oh, it’s on. The Social Season has kicked off and for us it began with an outdoor soiree, featuring a lovely jazz band. Not only did we enjoy the music, we also got to…
Crazy Larry – For Reals
This is a glimpse of my friend Crazy Larry’s drivers license. For reals. It is one of the most excellent license photos I’ve ever seen. That alone would be reason enough to share this photo (and hopefully…
Fried Turkey – The Basics
A few years ago Mister got a Turkey Fryer. He’s never looked back. And while I am perfectly content with a good, ol’ roasted bird, I, too, enjoy the deep-fried version. As much as I encourage others…
Gratitude Box
This is a Gratitude Box. I make one every year before Thanksgiving and force everyone I see during that week to participate in my Gratitude Box ritual. Basically, I provide small pieces of paper and a pen, then…
Passengers In Time, Lost In Motion, Locked Together
Here’s how it happened: I broke my own rule. Every year it’s the same. I tell myself that Christmas Socks and Christmas Music do not exist until December 1st. And every year, I adhere. Until this…
“Spanish Lake”
Recently Mister and I watched a documentary called “Spanish Lake” and it was, well, personal. Spanish Lake is a north county suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. As a teenager, I lived smack-dab in the middle of it.…
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.…
Back on Land
Over the weekend I was at sea. I am seriously happy to be back on land. All the sordid details are forthcoming, but today I’m doing laundry and sorting through about a jillion emails. So I ask…