Well, I am not going to be among those who shower lots of praise on the film, Gravity. While I thought it was very well-acted, I can’t say that it was a great movie. I wanted more exploration of the two (only) characters so that I could care more about them and their fate. As…
Category: Timed Writing
The Beauty of Open Spaces
I am sitting with my student and we are doing a quick-write. I have just returned from Texas – I mean I drove in from Texas exactly two hours ago. We drove from 4 am (Central time) yesterday morning until 8 pm Pacific time (which is 10 Central time) last night, which translate into 1100…
Our Fall Mini-Garden
Yesterday, I went out and bought plants for our fall garden. Here were the offerings at Anawalt Lumber in West Hollywood: These are the plants I picked, which include cilantro, two types of parsley, basil, two types of kale, Romaine lettuce, and red onions. (I could be forgetting a plant or two…) Here is the postage-stamp…
My Grandmother and Her Cane
My grandmother, Winnie Waugh, walked with a wooden cane for the whole time that I was a little girl. This cane was made of smoothly polished dark brown wood and was very plain – a simple curve on the end for her hand and a rubber cover on the tip to help grip the floor…
The Joy of Family and Making New Friends
Today, Sarah and Luna visited and we went to the 3rd Street Farmer’s Market with my brother-in-law, Ray Agutter, who is visiting from Salt Lake City. Ray was my sister Leslie’s husband and is the father of my beloved niece, Kevin, and my nephew, Jim. Ray is also a gregarious character and loves to chat…
A Few Things I Know…
What do I know? Living in the present is the healthy way to live. Life works out…I think. Time heals…eventually…I hope. Babies are a blessing and to be cherished. One day at a time. One minute at a time if need be. Stay focused on what works. Keep negative thoughts at bay. Hug tight. Love…
Gratitude
I know that I have been posting a lot about my granddaughter lately. I promise I’ll move on to other subjects in the near future, but, honestly, I must share this gorgeous picture of this child tonight. She is the picture of serenity. Not always, of course, but actually she is much of the time….
Where I Work and Spend My Days
I work in the living room of my house on a routine basis, looking out on the street during the day and seeing the street light illuminate a far-off tree at night. This room is where I see my students in person, work with my students online, answer my email, and write. Light comes in from…
5-Star Greek Lentil and Spinach Soup Recipe
I made this soup today for lunch. It is by far the best lentil soup I’ve ever tasted and is a favorite of my family. My youngest daughter is especially fond of it, so here you go, Rachael, you can add this to your treasure trove of tasty recipes you’re collecting. The vinegar makes all…
Rush: Niki Lauda’s Biopic is Well Worth Your Time
This afternoon we went to the movies and saw the new Ron Howard film Rush. My husband, Ray, is a big Formula One racing fan so this was the primary motivation, but I must say that this film, which is inspired by real events, is worth seeing for anyone who loves a well-told story. The…
20 Minutes a Day 