Suprise Me

Back in the hippie days I acquired a white Stetson 5X Beaver cowboy hat. It had been a gift to a big-headed man. As it did fit me, it was convenient to us both. I flattened the brim, pushed the top out round, and put a feather in it. I had a vision of some… Read More

I am not a big fan of Valentine’s Day, a holiday that creates such high expectations that one is almost bound to be disappointed. Read More

This was a sporty Italian that a 20-something beach-blond working at a Santa Monica tech start-up could LOVE. Read More

My brother Larry is a real jerk, but he has really good manners. Whenever he spends time at a friend’s house, his friend’s mother calls to tell our mother how polite he is, and she has to announce it to the whole family. Personally, I think he’s just like Eddie Haskell. Last night on Leave… Read More

Genuine, hopeful retreat is possible. Read More

Between tick and tock ... make each minute count. Read More

I have some cherished stories from the times that my Mom took vacations to go back east to visit family leaving my father and I home to fend for ourselves. One time while she was gone it was my job to cook for dad when he got home from work. I enjoyed it and it… Read More

This prompt brought back powerful memories of a yellow gingham skirt my mother made in the 70s. She and my father took square-dancing lessons for a while, the outfits were wild. He had western style shirts with ruffles and mother-of-pearl buttons. She made skirts and wore them with ruffled blouses. She also made very puffy… Read More

Wesley was an important figure to me at a time when I felt excited, scared, adventurous, and doubtful. He read my words, praised me, and called me out. I felt appreciated and challenged by him. Read More

Vaccines arrive. Like Brylcreem: a little jab'll do ya. Read More