The other night I was talking with a fellow painter, who also happens to be a retired teacher. The conversation began easily enough, with a discussion about art. At some point, I asked her if she draws.…
Ladies Who Lunch
Yesterday I attended a luncheon for various Southern California charitable organizations. While driving there, I kept singing “Here’s to the ladies who lunch. Everybody laugh.” Naturally, I was doing my best Elaine Stritch imitation, and only managed to…
“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…
Arachno-Wha?
I was perusing online news this past weekend and a headline caught my eye. It seemed eerily familiar. I read its first few lines and remembered. I never shared it before as it wasn’t my story to tell.…
Social Muscles
We love friends. We do. And for the most part, we love socializing. But sometimes, all the socializing with friends can be a bit overwhelming. I mean, when you find yourself booked for 3 days straight, aren’t you…
RCGLA 2014 – Volunteer Orientation
Last week I worked load-in with other volunteers at the school where we conduct Rock Camp for Girls L.A. each year. It was an exhausting day and yet it was also filled with laughter and smiles. Dang! I…
Tomatoes on The Sill
The other day I paused at the kitchen sink to gaze upon the bounty on the sill. It’s so beautiful that in our house, tomatoes have come to signify summer. We eat them until we’re about to…