Thanks to the generosity of Deacon Walter Johnson at St. Thomas the Apostle, Hollywood, Ray and I were able to enjoy an evening with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl tonight. This virtuoso cellist was all by himself on the huge Bowl stage where he played six Bach Suites for Solo Cello from memory to…
Category: Writing
Do Not Fall Prey to False Promises
If someone tells you that they can help you whip out a great college (or personal) essay in just a couple of hours, then beware. That is not how a powerful essay is written. In fact, it might take a bit of time to write enough, think enough, tease out meaning enough to “find” the…
A Busy Few Days
I am among the walking dead at the moment. We returned on Thursday afternoon and have been going a bit too strong since then. Tonight I feel as if I could curl up on the rug and sleep right here in the living room. Here is my schedule for the past few days: Thursday evening:…
We Are Home!
Late this afternoon, I stopped by to see the grandkids and all the kids besides Rachael and Ariel. Ray headed on to town for a meeting he had to attend. So happy to see everyone and also to be home, safe and sound. Heading straight to bed. Ready for a good night’s sleep. Talk to…
Made It To SLC
Here with my sister Leslie’s children, grandchildren and spouses. Wonderful to have a short but sweet visit. We head home tomorrow early in the morning. Here are a few photos of my Utah family. Leslie’s kids, Jim and Kevin
Delayed, but Leaving in the Early AM
We were supposed to leave today, but we are still here. Just as we were making our final preparations, Ray noticed one of our front tires on the van had steel showing. So, that required time for tire changing. Then, as we were getting closer to going, our tenants in Fort Worth called and said…
Up One Day, Down The Next
Heading west tomorrow. Actually, going to Salt Lake City for one day to pick up an old pickup that Ray and our nephew sell back and forth to each other for $700. We’ve had a good trip. I’d prefer a few more days here so we can finish some of our work, but commitments and…
Skydiving Today!
My husband Ray contacted a high school friend a few days back. They discussed getting together and his friend, Scott, said he would be working at a skydiving center over the weekend in Whitewright. Whitewright? This is a tiny town about 30 miles from Sherman, whose last claim to fame, as I recall, was hosting…
Worth Reading: News of the World by Paulette Jiles
I have just now finished the novel, News of the World by Paulette Jiles. This was a National Book Award finalist and is a lovely, short book (216 pages) that is well worth your time. The allure for me is that the story is set in North Texas immediately after the Civil War, and names…
Nesting Here in Texas
I am sitting in what we call the “green” room in our house in Texas, waiting for one of my students in LA to call me. We are going to work via telephone and google docs on his college essays. I have just a few minutes because he just texted and said that he was…
20 Minutes a Day 