I’m angry that there’s so much violence on TV; I’m enraged that animals are still mistreated, I’m furious that cancer is epidemic and our money goes to war instead of wellness. I’m mad that we don’t learn communication skills in school, which makes relationships much... Continue
What's Up With That?
Just when I was finishing this column the earthquake hit. So, now my writing rolls a different way. Good God, what a week! The world is upside down with beheadings, hangings, rocking and rolling in the middle of the night. Everyone I talk to is... Continue
To tell you the truth I hate to write about loneliness and death again, but it seems that these are inevitable experiences in my life. I sat with Dave Robbins recently, on a balmy evening outside with friends. He was so alive, so reverberating with... Continue
Why is the subject of poop so important in Sonoma? We take great pride in our lovely town, and we argue constantly about whether to allow dogs on certain paths or not. People aren’t shy about stepping in it – the argument, that is. Some... Continue
The Fourth of July was bubbling with fun, except the booming firecrackers scared my dogs to death. Willie trembled as we hid in my bedroom, TV turned up, trying to muffle the sounds outside. I don’t want to be a party pooper, but what’s up... Continue
Health is a big deal. I have friends who eat mainly protein or veggies, rice or nuts -- no carbs or gluten. (Or, are we nuts?) It’s so crazy trying to figure out what to eat. I have a hairball to get out about it... Continue
Why do people make such odd comments after the death of friends? It kind of throws me: “Oh well, she wasn’t into health foods and fitness” or “He stressed too much…” Maybe it’s true but isn’t it odd – blaming and criticizing dead community? Hey,... Continue
Spring has sprung, bees are buzzing and so are people. As birds bring tiny branches to my bird house, humans seem to want community, too. But, I notice that life can be lonely when we don’t connect with neighbors and loved ones, when we’re shunned... Continue
It’s hard going through old papers and picture albums. The dust and memories are tough, sometimes. I miss my mother every day. But, when I read her wonderful musings I smile. So, I thought, in advance of Mother’s Day, I’d pass along some of my... Continue
What’s eating me? I’m so tired of the pressure to lose weight! I don’t think anyone in California ever feels thin enough. What’s up with that? Is it all about looking good on the beach? While the rest of the world is starving to death,... Continue