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 …
Infuriating: TIME puts “feminist” on the list of potential words to ban in 2015
Image used with permission from gratisography.com In my university classes the last couple weeks, we’ve been discussing issues of equity and discrimination. …
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 …
Peppermint oil: A rather useless squirrel deterrent
Damn squirrels have dug up the coleus plants in the three bottom pots repeatedly! I curse caterpillars aloud. I’ve been known to …