How to live la dolce vita–no matter where you are

October 30, 2025
There’s a certain magic in the phrase la dolce vita—the sweet life. It conjures up images of sun-drenched Italian afternoons, slow sips of wine, conversations that linger, and hearts full of gratitude. But la dolce vita isn’t just about gelato and gondolas. It’s a way of living that...

Sunday inspiration ~ Mother Earth

October 11, 2009
The earth is the Lord's and everything in it.-- Psalm...

Reality check

October 10, 2009
It's not just the miles. It's also traveling through unfamiliar territory.Such is life in the second half.A California girlfriend called tonight. She and her husband...

You will have to excuse

October 10, 2009
a fine whine.I'm good at it.Especially when it involves moving back to...

Morning in San Jose

October 10, 2009
I know.You wonder why this excites me.You could only appreciate this if the calendar says it is fall, but it's still 92 degrees and so humid.If you were me, still...

Algonquin Round Table

October 10, 2009
Dorothy Parker was a member of a fascinating group of witty NYC writers, critics and actors that formed --organically-- as a practical joke, originally: The Algonquin...

Sit Saturday-predawn rain

October 10, 2009
All the dogs are adorable, but the beauty shot this morning belongs to Little He, lounging on the sofa cover, with his ear cocked cavalierly.Puddin' looks intimidating,...

Dylan

October 9, 2009
This is from Bob Dylan's 30th anniversary concert. It's My Back Pages done by all the gods of rock. And it does...

I do NOT want to see Trainer Tom today

October 9, 2009
I'm tired. And it's Friday. I want to TGIF with my man.Instead, we will go see our trainer in an hour.Middle age. Instead of TGIF, it's...

Good question

October 9, 2009

A little help from our friends

October 9, 2009
To Joanne.Helen.Marilyn.Shelley.Sheila.Joy.Liza.Thanks for always being on my left. ...

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