I woke up yesterday feeling blue and droopy, even my hair seemed lifeless. I lay on the couch for awhile, stared out the window and spotted a couple of blue jays. They looked so bright blue and chirpy on the tree limbs, unlike me. Winter... Continue

Oh shoot, I’m so frustrated. Guns and violence everywhere. It’s too much... another emotional hairball. So, I try to relax watching TV. When my anxiety goes up, so does the clicker. But then I’m flabbergasted at the number of shows that feature violence, torture, even... Continue

I’m too narcissistic for aging, so I ignore it. If I happen to glance in a mirror at the wrong time I’m surprised. At least I’m not the only silver-haired person in Sonoma. Tonight, a friend asked: “Didn’t your hair used to be red?" He... Continue

Everyone wants to lose weight these days. Call me a rebel, but just give me a jelly donut or really fat fries with garlic and I’m happy. What a world. People starving to death all over the globe and Californians are on diets. What's up... Continue

It sounds simple. Just tell the truth. But, telling the truth is difficult. As much as I believe in honesty, I grapple with it. Speaking up isn’t as easy as it sounds. Try telling someone they have gas or their hair is too greasy. Being... Continue

I know writing about death at the beginning of spring is crazy. I mean, it's lovely outside, flowers are blooming and people are buzzing like bees. It’s just that I keep opening the newspaper and reading about someone else I'll miss in the obits. So... Continue