Thursday 13: On my mind
Played grease monkey with my father-in-law last month as he taught me how to conduct the annual inspection of the Cessna 182. …
My favorite weekend of the year: The Reno Air Races
Grumman F7F-Tigercat “La Patrona” formerly known as “El Hefe” and ALWAYS “Big Boss Man” to me. It’s the rumble of history overhead. …
I didn’t care about Trayvon until Ferguson: Why we need more empathy in America.
We need more empathy in America, which is the ability to “walk a mile in another’s person’s shoes.” “But he was aggressive …
Blog birthday (be)musings
“Childhood” by Michiev. Used with permission. “Be brave. Ask your questions. Speak your truth.” I heard those words from BlogHer CEO and …
Three things on my mind as a BlogHer ’14 newbie
Who’s going to BlogHer ’14? This gal! Here’s my in-the-garden #selfiebration submission. Kerry Washington sealed the deal. A chance to see Olivia …
Preparing for solo cross country flying
Beautiful farmland between Sacramento Executive Airport and Yolo County Airport. “So when are you going on your cross country?” my instructor Stan …
It’s no hot dog anniversary but four years is still fun
Yes, I really fell down on my wedding day. No, this photo wasn’t staged. If you follow the traditional wedding anniversary calendar, …
#100HappyDays: The $10,000 tomato
18 ounces of tomato goodness, July 5, 2014. “Honeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyy, LOOK!” I exclaim, holding up a tomato the size of my head. (Well, …
#100HappyDays: A lazy Fourth of July
The best place to spend a 100-degree Fourth of July Amid the canon balls, Olympic-level dives and doggy paddles (literally, on that …
#100HappyDays: July Christmas craving
One whiff of cinnamon pine cones and I am ready for Christmas! July 3, 2014 When Mr. T said “You should save …