What is it with books and movies ?!
Movies try to live up to the potential of the books they represent, but I find myself often disappointed.
Where no man has gone before
Tuning into Star Trek reminds me of the ideal way I imagine the future.
Kindergarten Homework
My kindergarten aged son struggles with all the writing he has to do at school. Motherhood is challenging and fulfilling today.
Vacations
It’s been a long time since I’ve had a vacation, too long. This past week was filled with pleasantly warming peace among family.
Goodnight World
Retirement community time schedule hooks me into an early bedtime. I’m not fighting it any longer.
a bad day for brand loyalty
I am a Mac, as they say.My commitment to the Apple brand was tested today as my grandmother bought a ‘bad apple’ after a lengthy decision process.
Hello World
Hello World! Flight 723 joins the world of blogs, a voice that hails from a background in print journalism.
A note on language
The word ‘prostitute’ is a misnomer. It is a word that, in many cases, labels a victim of trafficking and abuse as a entrepreneur of dark criminal activity. How can we make a difference in our local communities that will shape a better tomorrow for our children? By changing the way we talk about issues [...]
To Start
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
dog pound
This morning, I walked through the animal shelter in Orange County, CA. Pathetic looking puppies and oddly mixed breeds sat and anticipated my response from behind a caged door. Heather walked with me, taking time to coach the dogs – “you’re cute, I wouldn’t worry. You’ll get out of here soon,” she’d say. Or “just [...]