There was a dirty white car in front of me at the freeway exit stop light. You could tell it was a new vehicle by the license plate and the body styling but why so dirty? Why didn’t this driver take a little more pride of ownership by at least giving it a wash and … Continue reading Freeway of Love →

“Thou art food for worms, brave Percy.” Shakespeare, Henry IV part One How well fed are the earthworms in my compost pile! My leftover fruit and veg scraps are stored in the freezer during the week to be tossed into the compost bin on Saturday, creating a nutrient dense soil additive for my small garden. … Continue reading Food for Worms →

Hmmmm, instant Starbucks was my go-to this morning and thankfully it did the trick. Dear Keurig is still on the fritz after a thorough cleaning but I’m not ready to say goodbye to it’s convenience quite yet. So I split open this Via packet with a sharp knife, much as one would with do with … Continue reading Life or Death? →

French press, pour over, hand pressed Espresso —these are my favorite in-home methods of making a strong, rich cuppa Joe. The handcrafted aspect puts me in control of how my cup turns out. So I was less than thrilled when I was gifted the latest and greatest model Keurig machine. The thing was huge and … Continue reading Avoiding the Breakdown →

What would it be like to be valued like a rare diamond and treated like a shining star? In 2002, actress Jamie Lee Curtis posed for More magazine wearing no makeup and with no photo retouching. It caused a stir in Hollywood at the time because it challenged the notion that a woman should present … Continue reading What Would it Be Like? →

Has a beloved creature ever invaded your heart? Our family seemed to always have a pet or two around. From White Shadow, the German Shepherd, to various chameleons and painted turtles we brought home from the county fair (UGGG — why was that ever a “thing”?) to Ginger the cat. There were others and I … Continue reading French Invasion? →

The Weekend Cometh Here in Pacific Standard Time we’re only nine workday hours away from the best time of the week. The END! I’m not entirely sure why but lunch break continues to be my favorite part of the workday. Back in grade school we could hardly wait to close our textbooks, put our #2 … Continue reading The Weekend Cometh →

My gallery wall is almost complete. I make small adjustments here and there but it seems to have arrived at what I’ve been going for. It’s a collection of meaningful images and objects. Two mirrors, three clocks, a shadow box with memories of my mother’s life, a hanging candle holder that reminds me of a … Continue reading A Gallery of Friends →

Water and sunlight—the two essential ingredients that must be present for a rainbow to become visible. Sunlight refracting through droplets of moisture cause an astonishing arc of color. After all, there are no displays of brilliant color in the dark. Ah, glorious color! And the power of light. When the lights go out, when the … Continue reading Let There Be Light →

I have a dear friend whose husband admittedly has ADD. He’s the best natured guy and the most generous guy too. He laughs a lot and makes others laugh and he’s compassionate to the needs of the local downtrodden. He runs a successful company and has even casually said that, in itself, that is a … Continue reading So you think you can dance? →