I’m a fiction writer… I lie for a living!

I’m a fiction writer… I lie for a living!

A year ago, our expensive supplemental insurance gave us a free membership to LA Fitness, so I became a gym-rat. That is not a lie. My husband is my personal trainer. That is fact, too. What’s also fact is that I’m a woman of a certain age: not over the...
The Affable Presence of Celebrity and Recognition

The Affable Presence of Celebrity and Recognition

I live in a celebrity scene. Near-constant sunshine, miles and miles of beach, and clusters of people to worship it all. Celebrity sightings are usual and the stars are casual about the recognition that accompanies publicity and fame. Stars of the movies, stars of TV,...
Apollo – and the Moon – Prevails

Apollo – and the Moon – Prevails

Apollo, the Moon – and the American Spirit Prevails! Though everyone can recite Neil Armstrong’s “one small step for man, one giant step for mankind”, as he stepped onto the surface of the moon…arguably the most famous Apollo flight was...
Life as a Miracle: My Mother Speaks Up

Life as a Miracle: My Mother Speaks Up

My mother was known for speaking her mind, a trait that I apparently inherited – read on! That particular day, it was good thing was that I was painting my mother’s fingernails. My head was bent to the task, so I didn’t look up. But I could hear. The...