Walking medical miracles, that’s what we are

September 2, 2026
Thirty years ago most people my age might be dead. 40 years ago, they would be. It's a miracle that so many of us are still walking around. Pacemakers.  Ablations.  Fake knees, hips, shoulders.  Chemo. radiation. And men seem to have a harder time than women, maybe because they spent...

What I learned from horrible bosses

July 13, 2016
Ok. So. Which of the following things about my former bosses is true? One of my bosses had a blatant affair with our CEO. And other well-known CEOs. One of...

The two-way street of friendship

July 12, 2016
There's a lot going on in my life and only so much time, which means I can't do everything. As part of my ongoing effort to set limits for myself, I'll sometimes look...

Chocolate or vanilla

July 11, 2016
As part of an exercise for school I had to ask people who know me well to give me some of my positive traits. I was happy to see one of my nephews list Your sense of...

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...

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