This is my friend Nance and me. The photo was taken in the late ’80s. Nance is one of the few people I’ve kept in touch with since high school. Still do, too. Nance has been on…
I Knew It All Along, Philippe’s
A couple of days ago I read a piece about the true origins of The French Dip sandwich. For those of you not familiar with L.A. lore, The French Dip was invented here (for reals). But there has…
Trio Ellas
Last week I had the privilege of seeing a new-to-me band – Trio Ellas (“Three Shes” in Spanish). And I was in awe. Part of me wants to call them a female Mariachi band. Part of me…
Sweet Fancy Moses
You ever have a weekend that’s so jam-packed with activities that you need another weekend just to recover? I just had one of those. And it was fabulous. And exhausting. And fun. And draining. And memorable. And it…
Happy Easter
For those who find religious meaning in today, forgive me. For in this day, I find Ham. And I shall be eating ham today, and loving it. Trying a new recipe. We’ll see what happens. No…
Goodnight, Mr. Hamner
Early Thursday afternoon, Earl Hamner, Jr. died. If you’re wondering who the heck that might have been, then you, my friend, probably weren’t glued to the television in the early ’70s, watching The Waltons. I, on the…
Art on The Ceiling
Twenty-some-odd years ago, I was reading an interview with Madonna and the writer spoke of visiting her home. I don’t remember one thing about that piece other than a description of a painting hanging on the ceiling…
Thursday Memories
This photo was taken a long, long time ago. When I was young. Not just young-er, mind you, but truly, actually young. When I look at that girl, living that previous life, I am amazed she survived.…
CitySeat Bike Seat Covers
Recently I read about a product and knew I had to try it. It’s a padded, washable bike seat cover from a Brooklyn-based company, CitySeat. I ride my bike for exercise and to get around. And though…
Not For Sale
I passed this display in a department store and had to double back, as I was quite taken with one element. I knew immediately that I wanted it in my own home, and I also knew I needn’t…