Are “feet of clay” really just human flaws?

June 24, 2026
Surprise, surprise. Deepak Chopra was an Epstein buddy. Cesar Chavez raped women and minors. Many big names appear in the files in what seem to be incriminating ways. Powerful men and yes, women, too, overlooked, ignored or even took part in nefarious activities. Horrific things happened....

The (in-)validity of Linked In endorsements

October 17, 2013
You've gotten those little flag notifications, haven't you? The ones that indicate that a Linked In connection has "endorsed you," usually for a skill some Linked In...

Halibut with Capers

October 16, 2013
It's easy to be a good cook--simply follow instructions! So many delicious recipes can be found online, with the added benefit of reviews from those who've made the...

I was so much older then

October 15, 2013
Have you noticed this?  Here's my theory: When we're younger, we're consumed with the serious business of family and career, sometimes starting these efforts very...

Fabulous little makeup box giveaway!

October 14, 2013
I love giving away stuff. I do. It's a bad habit because it can make people feel beholden.  But I don't do it for that--I do it because it feels good! I subscribe to...

The vibe matters

October 13, 2013
Going to the doctor's not fun--not for us and not for our pets. When our almost 16-year-old rescue dog (who's been with M. since two months of age) began to have...

We could all use a little Zen

October 12, 2013
“Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.” ~Dalai Lama Boy, ain't that the...

Pope Francis: a breath of fresh air for Catholicism

October 11, 2013
Veiled and dressed in white crinoline, my hands folded devoutly in front of me, I did the rituals of First Holy Communion and Confirmation just like every other good...

Hard-scrabble log cabin life in the West

October 10, 2013
Driving along the road to Ghost Ranch, the place that served as artist Georgia O'Keeffe's winter home, we came across this isolated log cabin with a nearby corral. Set...

Cracker Barrel is a walk down memory lane

October 9, 2013
Few things are so perfectly evocative as an Old Time Cracker Barrel restaurant. Since my husband and I began our first married life together in the South, I was shocked...

Easy one-dish recipe for lentils and sausage

October 8, 2013
Easy one-dish recipes quick to prepare? I'm all over them. I love to cook, but sometimes I don't want to spend an hour on a main dish recipe.  Here's one that's great...

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