Day-to-day life through this pandemic has heightened my awareness about a multitude of things. One, in particular, is toilet paper. Strange, I know, but don’t worry, I’m not going to write about […]
Finding it took lotsa “paper work”
In love with a Monster, and more
Throughout my childhood, my family had many pets; primarily cats and dogs with a rabbit or two in the mix. Most were strays, looking for a place to call home, which we […]
And she really did it herself
In my last column, I wrote about a project that I had undertaken this past summer – an attempt to refinish a hutch and a buffet that had been sitting in […]
This old hutch: a second life?
This past summer, in the middle of a heat wave, I decided to start a project that would persuade me to appreciate the process of refinishing furniture. Located along the north wall […]
She’s really a good skate, honest
Recently, while stopped at the light to enter my neighborhood, I saw a family of four take advantage of a warm winter California day as they rode bikes and roller skates. In […]
How I survived the year 2020
Every New Year morning, I sit on the couch, coffee in hand, watching the Rose Parade, a ritual I have enjoyed for many years. Ever since I was a child, I have […]
She’s back and she’s thankful
My whole life, Thanksgiving, has been spent with family, either locally or out of town, but this year, due to the rising COVID infection rates, the stay-at-home orders, and the need to […]
The challenge of epilepsy
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, identified by a purple ribbon calling attention to this hard to accept, sometimes embarrassing, life-changing neurological disorder. Three years ago, I had no idea what the purple […]
What to do? Too much to do?
The word commitment is an unsettling word for many people; but for me, it defines who I am; dependable and reliable. For as long as I can remember, I have always been the […]
It’s time to “rock” the vote
I have been a registered voter for over 30 years and every election year, I am proud to vote for the candidate of my choice. However, this election year is unlike anything […]
