Hello, It’s Me…

Let me begin by saying that in the following paragraphs I will undoubtedly use the wrong word, offend multiple people and set keyboards ablaze. None of this is my intent, but I have recently been told that intent doesn’t matter…ever. Nonetheless, I will continue. I have wanted to get these thoughts out of my head…

As Mother’s Day approaches I have some thoughts on motherhood.  Where did we get so off track on the idea of what makes a good mother? When did we begin believing that it was expensive and elaborate themed birthday parties, or the complete absence of gluten, germs of any kind, or peanuts within a half…

There are monsters that live in my computer screen.  I see them at all times of the day or night; it appears they never sleep.  I have noticed they seem to exist in relatively equal numbers of young and old, male and female and the most dominant among them feed themselves successfully on anonymity, ego,…

Most of us have heard the old adage, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me.” True, while they don’t harm me there are some words and phrases that can send me to the brink. I am looking for any brain activity which does not include the words ‘election’ or…

I don’t know how my BFF of over fifty years voted or how she feels about most issues of the day.  Do you know why?  I don’t care.  Our relationship is based on shared interests, sense of humor, and genuine appreciation of each other.  I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that if I needed…

The California State Fair is returning after a three year Covid hiatus.  I have long been a participant in the fair, sometimes as a 4-H parent, an entrant in the baking competitions, and as part of the California Authors Booth.   The return of the Fair has resurrected many memories; one in particular I feel the…