Celebrity Deaths – A Measure of Our Mortality

I remember long ago how my mother would announce to my grandmother that so and so in Hollywood had died. They'd discuss it for a few minutes, utter "that's so sad" and then put on the kettle to make tea. Some deaths stayed with them a few minutes and some longer. My mother's eyes would … Continue reading Celebrity Deaths – A Measure of Our Mortality

Turkey and Guilt

Expecting a heaping helping of both this year? If your family holidays always drag out the ghosts of thanksgiving dinners past and your stress level rises when you think about last year, how about a change of pace. I’m pretty sure we’ve all spent at least one Thanksgiving not only dealing with our own family … Continue reading Turkey and Guilt

Life and the Ladies Room

Ladies Rooms are anything but ladylike. Women can be some of the nastiest people, leaving absolute filth in their wake. Any woman reading this piece, who’s used a public rest room knows exactly what I’m talking about. When I think back over my life and the women I’ve known, I’d like to think none of … Continue reading Life and the Ladies Room

IMDB – Settling Bets and Freeing Up Space

I remember when I was young (and dinosaurs roamed the earth) my mother would send off letters to TV Guide or other “sources” whenever she and a friend had a bet to settle about some movie or star or other. She was a movie buff and when trivia came up that no one could answer, … Continue reading IMDB – Settling Bets and Freeing Up Space

Ok So I’m Writing

(from the archives 1998) Ok... So I’m writing. So what? Better question… now what? To put aimless words on paper ( or screen as the case may be) To type without thinking, compose without composing. I’m writing with my eyes closed. Ha. Thank you Mrs. Oliver, sixth grade typing class. I don’t even care if … Continue reading Ok So I’m Writing