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I’ve been wanting to write about this for some time, even though it makes me sound petty and not very neighborly. Specifically, I’m referring to the unwritten etiquette of taking a dog out into the world, whether for a walk, a run or just to hang out at the park. I shall elaborate. I... Continue Reading →
This past weekend my youngest child came home for a little R&R. Since we don’t celebrate Christmas, it was a very relaxing and fun time to just be together. There were a lot of laughs, nonstop eating and the inevitable tears, mostly mine. What is it about these visits that makes me so emotional? At... Continue Reading →
The other day I was reading my morning newspaper (yes, I still read the print version) and came across a review for the new “Mary Poppins Returns,” film. I have been eagerly awaiting this film and I haven’t been able to figure out why. But the review triggered something, a memory, and now I know. ... Continue Reading →
Last week my eldest child, now 31, had a biiiiig job interview. She was flown across the country to a city she’d never laid eyes on, for an in-person visit. Arrangements were made by the employer. She planned out her wardrobe, printed extra copies of her resume and itinerary, arranged boarding for her dogs and... Continue Reading →
I am not a fan of either President Bush, but I am a fan of State funerals, weddings, inaugurations, and the like. So of course, this morning (Wednesday, actually) I was glued to the public funeral of President George H. W. Bush. There was, of course, much pomp and circumstance during the procession and the... Continue Reading →
Holidays are always a mixed bag of emotions for most of us. This Thanksgiving was, in many ways, one of our family’s best. All the kids were home, everyone got along, it was relaxing and totally fun. But for me, something occurred that opened some very old wounds and left me feeling completely deflated. We... Continue Reading →
As you can see from my post feed, it's been quite awhile since I last posted here. And while it sounds cliche, as I look back I am quite surprised at both how much I've changed and how much more myself I've become. This journey I'm on has taken some unexpected twists and turns. For... Continue Reading →
While in L.A. I spent some time with an old family friend, Doris Dotson. Doris is almost 80 years old, came to California from Birmingham, Alabama during the segregation of the 1950s. She worked as a cleaning lady for my grandmother, mother and aunts by day and as a janitor for L.A. City College by... Continue Reading →
Well, the trip home went very well. I have to admit, it was a bit of a relief to see some traffic and people when I left Burbank airport and headed for my sister's. I also enjoyed the feeling of home seeing familiar storefronts, street signs, stoplights, etc. It was great to relax and know... Continue Reading →
Well, this week has been hectic so far. Tomorrow I'm off to my weekend with the girls in Arizona, then on to L.A. on Sunday for the week. I'm really looking forward to getting out of the cold and re-connecting with old friends. Unfortunately, I leave with a somewhat heavy heart. There are so many... Continue Reading →
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