The Daily Pixel: A blink and a week
My favorite and least favorite thing about life right now is flying to Phoenix every Wednesday. I love it because I get …
No “perishing” today: On becoming an academic author
Bzzzzz. With a push of a button, I summon the butcher. Smiling broadly above his white apron, he asks, “How can I …
Travel tales: If you can’t say anything nice… Hush.
With hands on hips: “This is taking forever.” Eyebrows scrunched: “What are they dooooing back there?” Eyes rolling: “God, how long does it take to …
The Daily Pixel: Artistic expression at ASU
When I’m not feeling too lazy on my weekly walk into campus, I detour a few extra minutes to scope out the …
The Daily Pixel: Out and about
Until today’s wind storm, the weather in Sacramento has been dreamy. Almost a week of blue skies. Breezy sunshine days. Birds chirping …
Travel Tales: Switching seats away from stinky and never looking back
Cloying, artificial, floral… I could smell her before she got on the plane. She lumbered into the middle seat without saying hello, …
The Daily Pixel #59- Betty the Ewok pug
I’ve already noted the tendency for pugs to multiply in my family (see “Pug Overload“). Well as of October, there are now …
The Daily Pixel #58- Saucer Magnolia in Spring finery
Every Spring I walk by a house in our neighborhood, gawk at the gorgeous pink tree that I’ve erroneously called a Dogwood, …
The Daily Pixel #57- The most amusing Oscar pool ever
In college, I frequented the theater about once a week. I know because I’ve kept every stub for every movie I’ve ever …
The Daily Pixel #56- My mother made me do it
My mother is a fantastically talented woman. Her creativity shines through painting, photography and hair artistry. She runs a successful business, cooks …