Struggling with insomnia?

June 10, 2026
Oh, to sleep like a baby! Are you (like me) struggling with insomnia? Here’s what can actually help: If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 3 a.m. wondering why sleep won’t come, you know how discouraging insomnia can be. I hear from so many people—especially women over 50—who say...

It’s Easter, Peeps!

April 4, 2010
It isn't Easter without Peeps.And I promise this isn't sacrilegious. I don't...

Seabright

April 3, 2010
Breakfast. Aldo's at Santa Cruz Harbour. This song was playing. Was sure it was Fleetwood Mac. Almost.And it was. Stevie...

Off to dreamland

April 3, 2010
I just can't keep my eyes...

Holy Saturday checklist

April 2, 2010
1. Get up early.2. Drive to Santa Cruz. Introduce it to M.3. Get out at Seabright Beach and take a long walk.4. Have fabulous cup of coffee somewhere fun.5. Drive...

Thinking of the Pope

April 2, 2010
"If I was an altar boy again, I might take you up on that offer.But those days are behind me.Way...

Skool daze

April 2, 2010
Riley was ejected from Small Dog Manners class this week for having poor manners.All the other dogs sat nicely in a circle with their owners and were able to socialize...

Seen today at the mall

April 1, 2010
Something you wouldn't see many other places:A male makeup artist in a mall kiosk applying foundation on another young man. Blending well.The young man saw me...

Expectations

April 1, 2010
sara davidson hippienot as...

Not near far enough

April 1, 2010
I dug into a salad at the mall food court, while ago, after a morning of retail therapy. Bored, I scrolled through news stories on my PDA and found this:TAMPA - Human...

I heart Coach. Mostly.

April 1, 2010
I did some retail therapy yesterday, the first time in some months. It's not like I needed it, but I spied this gorgeous confection the moment I walked into the Coach...

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