Suprise Me

We continue to get lots of catalogs these days, enticing us to buy everything from fancy cruises to kitchenware to clothing. The deforestation caused by these is disheartening. Being so small, it is difficult for me to shop from a catalog, but I do have tried-and-true brands that suit me well. Through the years, I’ve… Read More

Mame’s language ranges from bawdy to downright filthy to an ornate elegance that can entertain or intimidate. She adores words, and language has a cascading musical quality coming from her. A boring lecture doesn’t cause her to lose interest but rather “assassinates my enthusiasm.” And instead of saying “I’m full” following a heavy meal, Mame announces, “I’ve been gourmandizing myself for an hour and I’m fully saturated.” Read More

We are yet mired in anxiety. Read More

"When Anastacia was six, a first grader at Ulloa Elementary, she watched a movie that forever shifted her worldview." Read More

Hermine’s Morning Joe I happen to be a tea drinker,  but I do like the smell of coffee brewing,  and when the coffee smells especially good I think of my wonderful mother-in-law Hermine. My mother was a good cook,  but Hermine was an extraordinary one.   I,  on the other hand,  never prided myself on… Read More

When I Was Living in SaltLake City in the ’70s The feds were offering courses on computers while they paid you a weekly check. I Did Not Swallow The worm. Darn, My not having an education has been an emotional disadvantage for me. But Now I Have a Beautiful One bedroom overlooking the ocean for… Read More

  Here is some good advice(s) from my AI Bot Buddy … Hal … Getting hacked is a serious problem that can have a major impact on your life. Hackers can steal your personal information, financial data, and even your identity. They can also use your computer to spread malware or launch attacks on other… Read More

I found the OJT to be the best way to learn. As if I had a choice.  It’s amazing how motivational a deadline can be when you know the next edition will feature a lot of naked newsprint if you don’t fill the news hole. Read More

*Yes, there's an app for that...although I didn't use it, don't have it, and don't intend to get it. Read More

I’ve never been much of a tourist. From my days residing in the Haight-Ashbury to my thin-air existence in the Colorado Rockies, from my street musician days in North Beach to my current residence under the Hollywood sign (nope, not homeless), I’ve been an objet du tourism more frequently than I’ve been a tourist. Nothin’… Read More