1. Where would you go if you wanted to spark your creativity? My first choice is always the ocean, but when that isn’t possible, any change of scene will do.…
I doubt that any parent of a teenager was surprised when new mother Bristol Palin, daughter of the former Alaska Governor, opined that teen abstinence is a worthy goal, but,…
Ironically, I cannot attend tonight’s Lodi Unified School District (LUSD) Board meeting because I will be attending band rehearsal at San Joaquin Delta College where I am a member of…
When we spoke, he always inquired about the members of his Fan Club, and asked me to send them greetings, best wishes, and his thanks for their unwavering support. Good…
He could charm the chrome off the bumper of your daddy’s 1957 Chevy. And he knew it. The first time he ever called our home, BigBob answered. He told me…
Ironically, my parents were tremendous animal lovers. And it was a mutual love affair. It was logical since my mother grew up on a farm where she learned to care…
“Anger always comes from frustrated expectations.” ~~ Elliott Larson ~~ We were seated on the stage after playing patriotic selections as the crowd was gathering and taking their seats. We…
It all Began at . . . Chuck E. Cheese’s was the site of the blind date. I had no idea, as I walked down the steps of City Hall…
I wrote this tribute on the occasion of the death of my client, Florence Wendland, an extraordinary woman who loved her oldest child unconditionally and in the face of obstacles,…
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. I thought how,…
. . . he hadn’t left us too soon?
This week’s meme comes from Kat at 3 Bedroom Bungalow. The Hardest Meme Ever 1. What is the bravest thing that you feel you’ve ever done physically? I don’t believe…
I have been locked in the Bloggingham Palace dungeon for many, many months. It’s cold, dark, and damp in here, although not lonely at all because I have plenty of…
“I am my own worst critic.” How many times have you thought or said that sentence? Probably countless times, if you are a quintessential artist, writer, musician or other person…
No one is immune from the impact of America’s current economic crisis. Last night I enjoyed dinner and conversation with a group of long-time friends. We decided to enjoy Chinese…
1. What do you believe happens when we die? Life never ends, although its form changes. I believe that death is the moment when we cross over to the next…
Describe a New Year’s where you would have been better off just staying home. Happy New Year from the great central valley of California where the weather is typical for…
#1Son in 1990 with the first nutcracker in his collection.
“The riders in a race do not stop when they reach the goal. There is a little finishing canter before coming to a standstill. There is time to hear the…
“The loss of a place isn’t really so different from the loss of a person. Both disappear without permission, leaving the self diminished, in need of testimony and evidence.” (Bridge…
#1Son was three years old when I took him to see an animated version of The Nutcracker. He loved it and also enjoyed having the story read to him at…
Watergate. Lest you doubt the power of a single word, consider that one for a few moments. What other words come to mind? What images does it evoke? What emotions…