Manspreading

Have you heard this term before? It’s nothing like the lyrics in the song “It’s Raining Men” by The Weather Girls. I saw this term for the first time as a headline in Conde Nast Traveler’s online edition (dated June 7, 2017). It read: “Madrid Bans Manspreading On Its Public Transport.” Manspreading is when a guy sits down and... read more

Writer’s Elbow is Real

I’d been on the computer for hours revising the latest draft of my book. When I got up to take a break, I noticed my left elbow seemed tender. If I put any pressure on it, I felt a sensation similar to touching a very bad sun burn. My elbows are of the sharp boney variety. So I thought, maybe I just needed to cushion the arm rests on my desk... read more

Jonestown Survivor Speaks

I had the opportunity to hear Laura J. Kohl speak at an Osher* educational event. She spoke about her experience with the Peoples Temple and Jim Jones. November 18, 2018 will mark the fortieth anniversary of the ‘revolutionary suicide’ that killed over 900 of her friends. By a twist of fate, she was not at the Jonestown compound when the... read more

Patriots Day – The Stay Strong Movie

When I told folks I saw the movie Patriots Day, their responses surprised me. Most said they wouldn’t go see a movie about terrorists bombing the Boston Marathon. My reason for going was because as a former Bostonian, I wanted to see the city again. It was a surprise when I first moved to San Diego and discovered no one took Patriots Day... read more

Witches Drinking Tea

Halloween is the time of the year when I get to re-post one of my favorite photos. These expression on the faces of these ladies never gets old. Makes me want to shout “Booyah!” Hope your Halloween is full of sweet... read more