My heart hurts

July 8, 2016
I'd like to write something heartwarming today, like about my dog, or my husband, or maybe a friend I love. But really, I can't get over how my heart aches over some...

“Montalbano sono!”

July 7, 2016
Per la mia famiglia a Gratteri. I dedicate this my warm and loving Sicilian family in Gratteri, who couldn't have been kinder to me on my two visits. And were nice...

Laugh your a*s off!

July 6, 2016
"How do you stay so upbeat and happy?" a friend asked the other day after she and I shared a laugh. "You're the happiest person I know!" Well, here's the truth. I've...

Meditation on Atlantic fog

July 5, 2016
It rained almost the entire time I was in Virginia Beach last month, giving me a moody view of Atlantic fog from my oceanside room. Living in a part of California where...

Thought about freedom

July 4, 2016

The day’s gifts

July 1, 2016
Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbon.* How many of us start or end our days with this thought as a daily ritual? Or even consider it at all? I know...

How to pack for Montana

June 30, 2016
I haven't laughed so hard in years! Texts and emails have been flying fast and furious this month. The question at hand: How to pack for Montana. Girlfriend and I...

Changing despair to hope

June 29, 2016
I keep hoping that if we all just concentrate on being kind and doing kindnesses, including random acts of kindness, we'll counteract some of the nastiness that we see...

How Trump can win the White House

June 28, 2016
These are the people who can put Trump in the White House. Even though America was founded by people seeking tolerance and acceptance for differences, those are...

“Balls!” said the queen

June 27, 2016
"Balls," said the Queen. "If I had two, I'd be king." The King laughed, not because he wanted to (two) but because he had to (two). At dawn the air is cool and if...

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