The forecast was for heat. Instead we got gray. In Southern California, we refer to this month’s overcast days as May Gray. And for some of us, it’s lovely. We know the sun is there, because it…
Memorializing
It’s Memorial Day. And in-between good food and drink, being outside and welcoming summer, I hope I take a few moments and remember loved ones. Sure, today is designed around military personnel, but I intend to be…
The Hitchhiker
The other day I was out for a bike ride, getting some cardio in, when I felt something sort of hit my knee. I was in full-pedal mode and a fairly strong wind was in my face. I glanced…
Treat Yo’ Self!
The other day I thought I might want a treat. And then a few moments later, I thought I might need a treat. About an hour after that, I decided I would get a treat and there was…
Grilling Season
It. Is. Here. Grilling Season. That time of year when we do our darnedest to cook our food outside, so as to not heat up the inside. Mister and I took the cover off the old grill…
Deep Breaths
Okay. I had a service appointment scheduled here at the New Pad last week and the company never showed and never called. So I telephoned them and left a message, asking what had happened. Afterward, I got…
Heavy Telly
My telly watching has seen an emotional couple of days – Sunday night’s “Game of Thrones” and the season finale of “Call the Midwife,” which I watched last night. I’m okay with emotional television. I’ll take that…
“End Game”
This past week found me at the theater with friends. We saw Samuel Beckett’s “End Game” and it was a doozy. Alan Mandell directed this production and played Hamm. Barry McGovern played Clov; James Greene played Nagg;…