There is no rhyme or reason to the music I love.
Seriously. A look at my playlist – now that I have actually figured out how to create one – would …
Music of my life
Clothes on the line
Clothes drying on an outside clothesline were a common sight when I was a child. Every neighbor had a clothesline in the back yard. Even if you were lucky enough …
Dogs – not snakes – on planes
On a recent trip that involved too much time in airports, I became mesmerized with the number of dogs traveling with owners.
The interest hit me when, on a small regional …
Birthday for a grandson
We are getting ready to celebrate a birthday in our family, and I am looking around, wondering where five years have gone.
King Howell will have his fifth birthday this weekend. …
Starting the New Year Maya-style
Today we take stock.
Last night we had that last cigarette, last drink, last fight with a loved one, last carb, last piece of chocolate.
Today we make plans: how we can …
Have a holly, jolly day
Merry Christmas!
I’ve been thinking about American holidays and how I react to each one emotionally. Each is pretty easy to sum up in one word. New Year’s Eve/Day is hopeful. …
Mr. Gift Card: Prince or devil-in-disguise?
I have a love/hate relationship with gift cards.
Today, Mr. Gift Card is my Prince Charming, my sweet “Gifty.” He is riding in to save me from my wicked stepfamily (Work) …
Vacation destination: Transiting the Panama Canal is a lock
I am going to ask for your indulgence as I write one more story about our recent cruise.
I am very aware that 99 percent of people aren’t really interested in …