Today like every other Sunday morning since we’ve had an empty nest, I will wake up as late as possible. My cat Peppy will be asleep on my chest, and I will carefully readjust myself so I don’t disturb her, while I reach across to V’s side of the bed. V will be long gone, […]
As smart as a 5th grader
I’m sure some people will see this post and immediately think I didn’t even make it for 24 hours without Sarah Palin. And think I’m a hypocrite, or an Indian giver. But if you go back and read what I wrote yesterday, (which of course I just did) you will see that I did not […]
A Lesson in Control
The debate just ended. And I’m feeling unsure. Slightly unsure about the debate, unsure about the election, and mostly unsure if I want to write about any of it. If you are looking for opinions, I can save you some time and effort: go directly to the Huffington Post and find out what other bloggers […]
McCain/Palin’s Greatest Hits: What A Wonderful World
Over the weekend I heard a poet speak about the power of poetry to awaken the senses, to connect people, to change the way we think and feel. And I immediately realized I’m missing the boat. The way to reach people about the election could be poetry. Unfortunately I can’t write poetry. And I haven’t tried since 9th grade. But he said […]
Authors and Ideas
I barely have time to mentally process the debate–because I spend this entire weekend listening to an eclectic group of authors who fill my brain with their ideas, stories, and experiences–as part of the Authors and Ideas Festival in Carmel, California. The good news: This event definitely gets my mind off politics. At least while […]
Twenty Questions
Today I met a famous person. And I thought instead of spilling the beans right away, I would give a few clues and we could play a version of Twenty Questions. Ready? #1. She is a woman. #2. She is American. #3. She comes from a background of modest circumstances. #4. She grew up in […]
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