I have just finished watching the first and second seasons of Grace and Frankie with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. I realize I am late to the G and F party, but I’d like to put in a good word for this original HBO series. It is funny, topical and, of course, well-acted. Martin Sheen…
Repost: Why I Write
I periodically have to remind myself why I write. Tonight is one of those occasions. It certainly is not for the money, by the way, or the fame. So, why do I write? Let me think about that question for a minute. I write because: 1) I often express myself on paper better than through…
Breaking Out of My Comfort Zone
Last night I went to my Still Life class at Barnsdall Art Center. Daughter Liz and I are taking this class together, but, unfortunately, my trips to Texas have meant that I have missed several. (Not counting last week when we played hooky and went to dinner instead.) Ray is taking a ceramics class at…
Old Music to Cheer My Heart
I needed to hear some music tonight to cheer me up. Here are a few of the songs that made my perk right up. I hope you enjoy them too.
Orlando’s Tragedy Today
Today we had a terrible tragedy in our country. I have little to add that isn’t already splashed across the news. May light perpetual shine upon the victims. May their families and friends find some solace at some point. May we as a nation recognize that our strength is in love not hate. May we…
Lessons from the St. Thomas Breakfast Club
Today Ray and I got up early and headed over to St. Thomas Episcopal church to work at the Breakfast Club, our homeless breakfast program. We reinstituted pancakes today after about a 4 year hiatus. We used to have pancakes every breakfast, but a chef came in to guide us in our meal preparation and…
Dinner, 20 Minutes a Day and Pride Weekend
Back in LA. Had dinner with our good friend, David Bode. We talked about music, politics, the desert, friends, church, travel, food, movies , etc. etc. , etc. There is never any end to conversation with David. We are all old friends and have that relaxed, no hurry to go anywhere kind of attitude when…
An Orange Grove Evening
I just returned from taking a hot shower in our shower here at the orange grove. The shower is in a tin structure with two rooms. One is the dressing room where there is a bench and a sink with hot and cold water. The other is the shower room complete with its own door….
Repost: Twenty Years After via Halibun Poetry
The day came when she could no longer contain her anger. She picked up a crowbar and began chasing him around the back yard. The cardinal stared The wind blew hot from the west The sun bore down hard She cursed while she ran. He rushed into the house and slammed the door. She thought…
36 Years With Ray: A Few Things I’ve Observed
Dear Ray, Happy anniversary. Here are a few things that I have observed about how you’ve approached life over these past 36 years. 1) Laugh a lot 2) Be serious about details. 3) Live healthy 4) Love hard 5) Be loyal 6) Own up to your mistakes 7) Listen to good music 8) Relish the…
20 Minutes a Day 