A Writer’s Job is Multifaceted
A writer's job is much more multifaceted than ever before...and it's not ALL bad.
Not So Happy Hour: RIP RBG
As I was about to write a Happy Friday Happy Hour post, I turned on my phone and heard the horrible news.
VIDEO: Pondering in the Garden
The flowers of Autumn Joy Sedum start out a delicate green, turn pink, and then deepen in color as the season progresses, ending up a dark maroon just before the snow…
Facing Reality: People Won’t Budge From Their Fave Social Media Platform, so I Must Pivot Once Again
This cute, funny, little mug was a gift. I've been enjoying my coffee in the garden with this guy all week. Part of the writer's life is figuring out how to…
Quivering with Life, or Making a Fatal Blunder?
I have just spent what turned out to be my entire morning (after my requisite cup of coffee), at the water's edge on an Adirondack chair with my feet in the lake. As an outsider looking in, it seemed as if there was peace and serenity all around me.
Plants, Plots, and Plodding Along
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. -Audrey Hepburn PLANTINGFrom the minute I saw this San Diego apartment balcony, I knew I wanted to create a cozy, plant-filled space…
The Exhilaration of Creativity
"Putting a book together is interesting and exhilarating. It is sufficiently difficult and complex that it engages all of your intelligence. It is life at its most free." --Annie Dillard, THE…
Blackberry Basil Mojitos VIDEO
Yummy blackberry basil mojito perfect for hot summer nights. https://youtu.be/HTX-fwr9ylMSo, there you have it. A blackberry basil mojito. For a stronger drink, use less club soda. For a lighter, more refreshing…
Fear and Loathing in America
I'm starting something new on the blog. It's called Off the Cuff. Here I write about sundry topics on my "off days." Basically, I'm venting. So beware. However, I also attempt…