Today Ray was not feeling well so we spent some time watching movies on television. The Big Country (1958) was one of those movies. It stars Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carrol Baker, Charlton Heston and Burl Ives. I have to say that Burl Ives commands this movie with his performance. I didn’t know until afterwards…
Category: Writing
Sherman, Fort Worth and Daughter Sarah
It is 12:42 am here in Sherman, Texas – 10:42 Pacific Time – and we just arrived at our house here about 45 minutes ago. We worked in Fort Worth all day on the condo, got stuck in Fort Worth traffic on our way to Sherman in early evening, then arrived an hour and a…
Fort Worth
Ray and I are in Fort Worth so we can work on a condo we own here. The long term tenants just left and it is time to put it on the market. We will be headed over there tomorrow to work and also meet the realtor. This is a quickie trip. We are returning…
Leaning-In Here in LA
As I ran errands around the neighborhood today I couldn’t help but note that everywhere I went – to Box Brothers for packing materials for eBay sales, Pavilions for a few groceries, BOA to deposit checks – that people were especially friendly. An older man at Box Brothers told me all about the exceptional clam…
Reflections on Growing Older
I am sometimes reminded I am an “older” woman. I look down at my hands and see they bear the evidence of my age. Good hands, still strong and able, but undeniable proof that I have chosen to live a life that includes physical labor along with my time spent on writing and with students. Hands…
Luna Day
I spent the day with my granddaughter, Luna, today. I have lots of pictures. I realize this doesn’t further any discussion about our troubling world events, but it brings lightness to my heart, which I am happy to share. Luna, Cordelia and Frankie at the Dog Park At the regular park Turkey burger and fries…
Revisiting a Flash Fiction Story Written 11/15/2012
Out of the Dark Mary Theresa was tired. Tired of feeling out of control; tired of feeling lost. She went out to the porch of her house on the lake and stared at the dark night. She couldn’t help but wonder why she had been put on this earth, particularly now that she was out…
A New Bedmate Tonight
I have a visitor this evening – my sweet youngest daughter, Rachael. So nice to have her here. She is my little snuggle bunny tonight since Ray is out of town. She and my two constant snuggle partners, Cordie and Frankie, will keep me company on this Saturday night. We had our homeless breakfast this…
Paris in Pain
Ray and I have gone to Paris many times…stayed on Rue du Bac near the Musee D’Orsay and enjoyed the ambience of one of the world’s most beautiful cities. I am saddened tonight to hear of the attacks innocent Parisians have endured from what appear to be terrorist factions. Violence directed at ordinary citizens who are…
The Haunting Beauty of Gorecki’s Symphony No. 3
This morning, Ray put on Gorecki’s Symphony No. 3 for us to listen to as we worked in the living room. Within minutes, Ray was sniffing and I had tears running down my cheeks. This music, which is also known as the Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, is so beautiful that it literally will make you…
20 Minutes a Day 