“Heartless, heartless Christmas witch”
For once, an ultimatum worked. I told T: “If the tree doesn’t come down today, I’m going to leave it up all …
Thursday 13: Late winter life and times
Let the world rejoice, it’s almost Daylight Saving time! Okay, let those of us who work between California and Arizona rejoice, at …
World record 50-ship formation over NASCAR at Phoenix International Raceway
World record 50-ship formation flight over NASCAR to celebrate Phoenix International Raceway’s 50th anniversary. Every pilot is certified to fly formation (“carded” …
The secret to silky smooth homemade ice cream: “Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams”
“Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home” is artfully designed and easy to read. And no, I’m not a paid sponsor, just a …
The picture that horrified me into finally going to the gym
What a pound looks like… a slab of butter. As much needed rain pelted down from slate skies, I contemplated the day, …
Stop bright-siding me
Chest heaving, I lay on the floor, clutching a knee and half-crying. I’d just tumbled head first into a stack of plastic …
A grateful heart: Witnessing a first breath
A two-day old baby sleeping on your chest… One of life’s great pleasures I think. (Especially when you don’t have to change …
The Circle: Because 1984 wasn’t scary enough
Dave Eggers’ The Circle, a truly terrifying read. When my best friend emailed and said “You must read ‘The Circle’ IMMEDIATELY,” I …
Cracking the night away at the Jesuit High School Crab Feed
2014 Jesuit High School Booster Crab Feed: Enjoying good food for a great cause I scanned the auditorium, trying not to pass …
The Chosen: A story of friendship and faiths
Since junior high, I’ve harbored a fascination with Jewish history and the Holocaust. I begged my mother to let me see Schindler’s …