After much prodding from various friends, Mister and I recently started watching UnREAL (Lifetime). Basically, it’s a scripted, behind-the-scenes of a reality show show. Make sense? We’re through 6 episodes of season 1 and, speaking for myself, I…
Hemo-What Now?
Yesterday I took the train to a local hospital to donate platelets. I’ve done this before and it’s a fascinating process. Unlike blood donations, the platelet donation process takes a couple of hours. Basically, one arm is hooked…
Monday, Monday
I don’t know about you, but I had a swell weekend. There was entertainment and food and laughter and imbibing and pool-time and well… It was just grand. On Sunday evening, Mister said something about how easy…
That Pool Is Saving My Life
Just about every day this week saw me getting in the pool. But I didn’t merely jump in and get out. No. I spent some quality time treading water and it was fabulous. When I was pressed…
Spell-check, People!
The other day I was looking for a local business to print some photos from negatives. Now – before I get too deep, let me say that yes, I am someone who still has negatives from the…
Rain Room at LACMA
Recently Mister and I went to the L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) for a special exhibit: Rain Room. This timed-ticket event was something we decided to do without knowing what we were in for. Honestly, I didn’t…
Uh. What Day is This?
A few days ago, Mister and I were talking about “Amazon Prime Day.” Like you do. And he wondered aloud why the sale was held on July 12, as “12” is not a prime number. Our math-themed conversation…
House Lizard
Remember when I first saw this little dude? And then I told you how he’d gotten inside the house, despite my hopes to never see him again? Well, when last we spoke of Mr. Lizard, I…
Please Don’t Call Me “Child-Less”
I don’t know how many of you are following British politics, and really, in America, why would you? We’ve got a homegrown freak show going on in our front yard. But I digress… British politics. For those not…