I wrote this piece several years ago, but on the eve of Father’s Day I can’t help but want to share it again. My dad was a very good man, which, I believe, is reflected in this piece. He was born and bred in Texas and had a way of expressing himself that reflected his…

I am feeling pretty jet-lagged this evening and thought I would repost a piece I wrote a couple of years back about a friend of mine who died in the early 1990s. I came across this piece when looking for something to post and must admit that it expresses my thoughts and feelings about this…

Ray and I have just returned to LA and at this moment, I really should go to sleep.  It is 9:24 pm here and 5:24 am on Friday in London, meaning I’ve been up 23 hours since I got up in London at 6:30 am on Thursday morning.  Before I head upstairs, however, I wanted…

Yesterday, Ray and I spent the afternoon at The Tate Modern Art Museum.  We both have been there before, but somehow it felt new and different this time round. (Maybe I was less tired and harried.)  The building itself is beautiful with exposed support beams, lots of concrete and glass, and a view of London…

My student Lara King wrote me tonight and sent me these two photos. One is of a  certificate issued by the State of Michigan, honoring her for her national Silver Medal in the Personal Essay category of the Scholastic Artists and Writers competition.  The second is of Lara with her State Representative, Sue Allor. Lara…

My happy news is that on Sunday evening, Ray, Rachael and I are heading off to Barcelona to meet up with Liz, Sarah, Gregorio, Luna and Nico. (We are flying different airlines since we booked our trips a few days apart.)  Our kids and grandkids have a wedding to attend in Switzerland; Ray and I…

Today is the wedding day of my sister Leslie and her husband, E. Ray Agutter. They were only married 12 years but E. Ray was someone who was important to me for many years to come. I had the honor of delivering his eulogy when he died back in 2015. In honor of my sweet…

For those of you who will be holed up tomorrow watching the Royal Wedding festivities, here is a tasty salad that will add spice and protein to your day. I first tasted this salad at a friend’s party a couple of Christmases back. It is delicious and different. Full of flavor. It’s easy to make…

I had a good long talk tonight over the phone with my old friend, Judy HG, who moved to Ashland, Oregon about nine months ago.  Judy is one of those people in my life who occupies a special slot.  She and I can not see each other for months and then pick up our conversations…