Drivers Ed

Drivers Ed

Summer has officially ended in CA. Not because of weather, because seasons are irrelevant here, but school starts tomorrow. Mothers and fathers throughout the state are as elated as their kids. Structure has arrived! So, at a neighborhood party this past weekend all...
A Suit of Cynicism and Snark

A Suit of Cynicism and Snark

Charlie Brown used to be a media star, someone that everyone knew and talked about. He was hapless and made us smile. We saw a bit of ourselves in him. Now it’s Harambe, a Three-year-old Boy, and the Boy’s momma whose voice is heard on the endless iPhone...
Recipro City

Recipro City

Does parity float your boat? Does turn-taking twirl your world? Does your life feel like a lucky charm or the bottom of a scum-laden bog? Does a reward of reciprocity exist? Does helping others have to make me feel shaken, forsaken, all wet? The perverse and pervasive...
Lace

Lace

My husband and I like to adventure – within bounds, well-armed with plans and maps. For example, when we travel abroad we always book a packaged tour. We are free-flying, with erudite guidance so as not to feel out-of-sorts. Open-spaced with a pattern and plan...
Stalwart

Stalwart

The bulbs were easy to slid into the damp earth early last December, the month of persistent mist and drizzle. They’d spent the obligatory six weeks in the refrig to emulate frost. Direct from Holland, their purchase was commemoration of my seventh year of...