I’m tired. And I don’t believe I’ll get any rest until the damned election is over and done with. As we’ve got 27 days to go, I’m going to be tired for a while. It’s stressful, this…
Holiday Schmoliday
It’s Columbus Day here in America. For some, it’s a holiday. But not for everyone. When I was a kid, we were taught quite a few things about Christopher Columbus and why we celebrated him with a…
Water, Please
This post’s title could very well allude to our sad, sad drought. But that’s not my intention. My intention is to tell you I’m trying to not drink during the week. This was my idea and I…
Squeaky Wheels
You know how the other day I saw the First Lady of L.A. speak at an event? Well, one thing I forgot to tell you was how I felt after listening to her presentation. I felt hope.…
Distracted
Yesterday I attended a presentation given by the First Lady of Los Angeles, Amy Elaine Wakeland. The event was held at the historic Ebell, and it was lovely. Ms. Wakeland was a compelling speaker and her presentation was…
I Feel Good
Yesterday I woke with a smile. There in the dark, completely content to face a Monday, I felt good. And I said as much, right out loud. Only I didn’t say it. I sang it. There’s this…
The Week Ahead
Have you ever looked at your calendar, at the week ahead, and thought how jam-packed it’s going to be? If your schedule is dictated by others and filled with less-than-desirable tasks, looking ahead can be daunting and a…
Nachos – How Do I Love Thee…
I am, of late, obsessed with nachos. You know nachos, right? They’re the things we order in bars? Drunk food? Tortilla chips, cheese, maybe some other good stuff? I don’t order nachos out, not much anyway. Instead,…