Not only does this title express my sympathies on just how short life really is, this wonderful, light hearted film has many messages we can all embrace.

Aside from the alluring cover of Warren Beatty in a soft, form fitting jogging suit and boyish sneakers, Warren oozes both an an… Read full post »

 There is a fascination with sunsets.

It is the end of the day; the beginning of the night.

It is an illumination of all life beginnings, transitions, emerging light becoming shades of deeper, softer, dimming colors of every day.

It sweetens our senses, colors our moods, all… Read full post »

I trained in Kansas City, MO., in May of 69...ah, what a year that was! My international training continued in June in NYC until I began flying all over Europe,&… Read full post »

I apologize in advance for posting something that may be found to be frivolous, unsophisticated, lacking in cerebral quality, silly or just plain childish.  Yet I am compelled to write about this long time question and dilema, around which there has been many a locker room discussion and at the… Read full post »

I woke up this morning somewhat pensive and reflective.  Laying in bed for a while my mind drifted to the past, the long ago past when America was 100 years younger.  What was life like back in 1909?  What were the milestones that defined that era and how would it bring… Read full post »

Unfortunatlely, my first experience with love was when I thought it was ok to kiss my father on the lips.

That was one of the first really big mistakes I ever made in the name of love.

My father set me straight with that one look of disgust and shock at… Read full post »

My first job was right here at Archer Kent Drug Store, in Greenwich, Connecticut when I was 15 years old.

I am on the left with my store manager, far right and assistant store manager, middle.  (he was an ass)

The store manager, Vicki, was very full of herself, stuck… Read full post »

So out of the blue, hubby decides he must climb Mt. Tallac in South Lake Tahoe, an elevation of 9,733 feet, a little under 6 miles of rocky, steep terrain, with little forthought, no malice and little endurance exercise leading up to this boyish decision.  It caught me a bit off… Read full post »

WATER

I have always loved water.

From my first memory of bubble baths, running through the sprinkler, our summers at Lake Washington watching the hydro-plane races, looking out the car window of our station wagon, looking out onto the water crossing the "floating bridge," the feeling of the lake wate… Read full post »

Every year, come late May, early June, the community of South Lake Tahoe prepares  for the Valhalla Renaissance Faire at the Camp Richardson/Valhalla fair grounds.  Two weekends of the year, our small community looks forward to this rolicking event, complete with medieval cost/… Read full post »

HI OSIAN FRIENDS!

HERE SHE IS:  SYDNEY ROSE AND ALSO BIG BROTHER

In the hospital, just after her birth

Just 2 days old

Sydney with her big bro, Graydon (check out HIS lashes!)

Big Brother's loving hands on his baby sis!

More to come after g… Read full post »

My Mom's best recipe: IRISH LASAGNA

Tonight I read some posts and comments about mothers, memories, moments with mothers that left deep scars or the deepest fondness.

This prompted me to think of my mom, Rosemary, or Rosie as her friends called her.  She was the youngest of 6 child… Read full post »

This is just pure sacrilege but it is just eating away at my brain.

Have you ever noticed how most cursing, swearing, cussing and profanities seem to be centered around the Christian faith and it's deities?

Yes, how could you not?!  What is with taking God's name in vain, for Christ's… Read full post »

We all have best friends or have had them in our life time.  They have always been there or they have not yet arrived on the scene.  They are a part of us; they are the missing part of us.  They are the essence of what we connect with, past, present… Read full post »

It has taken me a full week now to come to terms with this pit bull attack.

It is a rare day that I don't find humor in something, especially when I write.  I cannot find any humor in this at all.  None.

Last Thursday afternoon, after returning from the mountains,… Read full post »

GO GREEN.  EAT HEALTHY!!!

Just give this recipe a chance!

TRUST ME!

These brussel sprouts are sure to please even the most doubtful here who swear to hate these nutritious little nuggets:

First, select the smallest, fresh brussel sprouts (baby brussels)

Peel away all the outer leaves and trim t… Read full post »

Julie Anne

Born October 18th, 1988

She is 20 years old and is my youngest of 3 daughters.

Before she was conceived, she whispered to me again and again that my clock was ticking.

Thank God I listened to her.  She wanted to dance.

I wanted to have… Read full post »

 The first glimpses of Spring from my patio, deck, front and back hillside gardens in Larkspur, California. 

A wispy cherry blossom in full bloom among the wild Marguerites, ivy and hedges. 

Spring, the elusive season, has returned on tippie toes as winter is still e… Read full post »

My youngest daughter, Julie, has taught me more than she will ever know.  Here, at age 9 she wrote:

 "Come see the very serious side of Julie"

"Life is a staircase:  every day is another step."

"I am a pair of arms wanting a hug.

I am a bright smile.

I… Read full post »

 Oooo LA LA!!!  Paris in the summer of 69 and the first experiences of a TWA Flight Attendant in this romantic city. Some real eye openers and once in a lifetime memories made on warm, lusty nights where unexpected colors, aromas, music, lively swarms of celebration on every corner bistro a… Read full post »

"LET'S BE FRIENDS"

This Bay Area, Oakland based band, has captured the hearts of countless followers and many an 'aging groupie,' including me!

A special shout out for a very talented group, one our family has watched grow since my youngest daugh… Read full post »

 Totally innocent fun!

Pure and simple.  What constitutes drunk behavior?

 I don't mean seriously drunk, as in several mixed drinks of opposing alcoholic varieties here...or falling down, slurring, obnoxious behavior...drunk.

Nope.  Not at all.

I mean to say..… Read full post »

I am officially in brain freeze, lock down, out to lunch, back in 20 minutes or whenever...

 Condition brought on by debates, disillusion, daunting demands, dickheads, dog barking, runny nose, pounding headache, contruction workers next store, more pounding, spr… Read full post »

"J," "JJ," "Peanut," "Pumpkin," "Chunk Monster," "Jewels," "Julie Anne," "Julie," "Just JJ"  -  her many faces, looks and disguises.

She has oft been the subject of artists who find her beauty and quirkiness worthy of capturing in the moment.

High School Drama cl… Read full post »

 For my Mom 

The mother I miss

Sits high in Heaven above,

Smiling down her love.

My ideal mother,

My friend, mentor, example.

In her arms loving embrace.

Taken far too soon,

I wonder what would have been

If you were here now.

Your great grand children,… Read full post »