I’m a really good liar. I hid my depression for years – YEARS, y’all – and absolutely no one knew. (Except for that strange lady who walked right up to me in a grocery store and said, “Your aura is…
This is Really Happening.
Okay. So this is really happening. We are, all of us, dealing with a pandemic. It feels odd to even type those words. Depending on where in the world you happen to be, circumstances may mean you have access to…
The Bushwick Book Club of Santa Barbara County
Late last year, a wonderful friend contacted me and asked if I’d like to take part in her book club’s project: read John Steinbeck’s East of Eden and write a song or two inspired by the book. My first thought…
“Found Words” at The Ebell
This week I participated in a night of storytelling at The Ebell in Los Angeles. Six other writers and I got together to weave tales in The Ebell’s historic Fine Arts Theater. Friends, family and complete strangers…
One Night Only!
Tonight I will be appearing with 6 other writers at The Ebell of Los Angeles for an evening of storytelling. “Found Words” will feature Brian Baldini, Karin Bugge, Jeanne Darst, Margaret Finnegan, Kelly Russell, Desiree Zamorano and myself.…
RCGLA 2014 – Day 2
Day 2. At the beginning of Day 2, I decided to hit my own personal re-set button, as it was after all, a new day. I leaned on other volunteers when I needed them and I…
Tell Me A Story
I just finished a book. It was given to me years ago, and only recently found while unpacking a box. I admit, I never thought it would be my kind of book. There’s a dog on the cover,…