From Little Old Lady to Sleek Young Geek

From Little Old Lady to Sleek Young Geek

Forever and a day, my stated wish was for a little old lady to come into our home from 4:30 – 8:30 on weekdays. Her tasks would be a little light housekeeping, meal prep-and-clean-up, and turndown service before she departed. No chocolate on the pillow, please,...
I’m a Drug Dealer

I’m a Drug Dealer

A man maneuvered the narrow aisle in the bar like a spook. Dressed darkly, head ducked into furtive phone whispers, he seated himself beside me on the open bar stool. One of two left open in the uber-trendy R & D Cafe. I edged my bar stool closer to my husband to...
Traveler Talents

Traveler Talents

So, we depart soon for vacation, South America bound. Our tour package, entitled “The Best of South America”, highlights prized sites and sights: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Machu Picchu, and Easter Island. We’re hoping the physicality of this trip...
Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

It’s the fat day of the year and so I am… Fat, that is. And, sassy… but not brassy, I believe. While my husband and I benefitted for poor health ‘interludes’ throughout last fall, the year’s closer was the loss of beaucoup pounds....
Veer Left

Veer Left

No, I’m not describing my politics, belief system, or aimless blonde wanderings, though I have all that. Maybe more than most… But this is a blast from the past, a winter’s storm blast. Today’s tale is about my first venture at the famed Taos...