I lived in Beverly Hills (or BH to the locals) for 30 years. I came to LA with my family when my brother Jim was sick and needed support during the last year and a half of his life. We moved to Beverly Hills because we needed a good school district for our kids. Who…
Month: March 2025
“Fried Onion Burger” (FOB): Worth Your Time to Try
This is a great recipe for a turkey burger. It comes from Cook’s Country Magazine, which is part of America’s Test Kitchen and I can guarantee this is one seriously excellent burger. The Fried Onion Burger (FOB) apparently originated during the Depression in El Reno, Oklahoma, 25 miles from Oklahoma City. Mashing onions into the…
It’s a Vonnegut Kind of Night
“Go into the arts. I’m not kidding. The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. Sing in the shower. Dance to the…
What I’ve Always Wanted: An Inconclusive List in No Particular Order
I’ve always wanted to be fluent in Spanish and Italian. I’ve always wanted to go on trips to many countries worldwide. I’ve always wanted a simple and nicely tailored wardrobe with at least two cashmere sweaters. I’ve always wanted to learn how to drive a motorcycle. I’ve always wanted a happy and fulfilling marriage that…
Poem: To My Sister, Leslie
I wrote this poem several years ago, just before my sister Leslie died. Her death anniversary is in March, so I can’t enter this month without thinking of her. She was eleven years my senior and carried me on her hip when I was little. I miss her often and wish she were still around…
My First Hot Yoga Class Today
My daughter Liz invited me to her weekly hot yoga class today. I haven’t been to a yoga class in a long time, and I have never been to one where the temperature is deliberately raised to encourage sweating. I was surprised at how full the class was at 11:30 this morning, and I was…
20 Minutes a Day 