Random with a side of controversial
Religion. Politics. Suicide. Feminism. Funeral plans. Ferguson. When I read the NaBloPoMo writing prompt this morning which asked about the most controversial posts I’ve …
It’s okay to hate squash, and other things I like about adulthood
I tried. Really I did. With an established dislike for squash–especially the winter types–I bought some anyway. I purchased red kuri and …
Kermit the frog as Jean Valjean, aka why I adore my husband
Highlight of my month: Midway through Les Mis, Mr. T realizes Jean Valjean would be MUCH better played by Kermit the Frog, …
Flashback Friday: That one time I was a mermaid
Circa 1995, California State Fair, “Poor Unfortunate Souls” Little Mermaid performance. Me as Ariel and Joanna of Joanna’s Kids-R-It as Ursula the …
I wanted to be a ballerina when I grew up
My dance teacher, Joanna of Joanna’s Kids-R-It in Sacramento, is celebrating her 30th anniversary teaching dance and gymnastics. I’m tickled to see …
A grateful heart: My thanks to those who serve
Jason Sommes flying the Grumman Bearcat in Watsonville, CA. Photo by yours truly. A couple weeks ago, a colleague asked me how …
The Other Typist: A sophisticated Prohibition-era mystery
The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell. Close your eyes and imagine’s it’s Prohibition-era New York City. George Gershswin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” is …
Loving an old man dog
Maybe if I lay on it, she won’t try to put it on me again. “You have to live forever,” I told …
Closet shopping as diet motivation?
So many cute college-era skirts hiding in the back of my closet. At what point are clothes considered vintage? “Where did that come …
10 things I want to accomplish in the next 57 days of 2014
On the to-do list: Planting Fall flower bulbs for Spring beauty! Picture by Aurelie Jouan via Life of Pix. Used with permission. …