Last night I went to hear Sandy perform in the local orchestra (French horn forever). It was a combination concert with the Swing Band, so they played lots of Bennie Goodman, Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway. Their scheduled vocalist was… Continue Reading
Yes, in many ways 2016 has been a thorny year. My politics have been pretty transparent and you know I’m disappointed/anxious about the outcome of the U.S. elections. My country is more divided now, and confused. And many talented and… Continue Reading
I usually do Gratitude posts on Fridays, but it’s not a law, eh? This is Gratitude Wednesday and it’s always time to focus on the good. The mood in the U.S. is uncertain and there’s been a shortage of optimism on… Continue Reading
Do you remember the Sears Wish Book catalog, that came out a few weeks before Christmas? When I was a little girl it was so magical to study every page, sometimes putting a star by the toys I was hoping… Continue Reading
This is an encore piece that I first wrote in April 2012, when I was a child of only 56. When I re-read it today it felt powerfully true again, as I have not learned to love my older… Continue Reading
Time to take a breath, enjoy a cup of your favorite beverage, and reflect. This past week was pretty darn exciting here, with a Category 3 hurricane passing through, a trip to the Emergency Room (smashed my fingers in the… Continue Reading
Good morning all! A few rough days are headed our way with that dastardly Hurricane Matthew taking aim for us. Winds may approach 120 miles per hour in our little beach town and power is certain to go out later… Continue Reading
It’s been about the numbers for as long as I can remember. My worth as a child was measured by my grades (a “B” was cause for embarrassment), and my size. I was overweight as a girl, just plump really,… Continue Reading