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heart and soul of summer
I originally posted a tribute to the Beach Boys in the spring of 2024, under the title “Good Tidings,” as we eagerly awaited seeing the group last summer at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Upon hearing the sad news today of Brian Wilson’s passing, it seemed right to revisit that tribute. When I did, […]
yellow, it’s me
There’s an iconic line from the classic Bette Davis movie, All About Eve: “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.” Spoken by the diva played by Davis, it alludes to the rollercoaster of events that lies ahead. The perfect line for today’s world – seatbelts required, indeed. But in these uncertain times, […]
file it under funny
The little absurdities of life seem to be some of the few things that can make me laugh these days – and those that get filed under “ridiculous” are at the top of that pile. To wit: Our office space at home (aka our former dining room) is perfectly laid out for maximum efficiency, thanks […]
pass or play
It’s that time of the decade again – time to renew our passports. And, as often happens with B. and me, the occasion resembled more a Marx Brothers movie than smooth sailing. Honk, honk. The online renewal option should have made it a breeze. (Previous passport-getting adventures had involved long lines at the post office, […]
just like this
There’s an expression that I grew up with and heard very frequently when I lived in New York, but haven’t heard used at all, I don’t think, for the past 28 years (as long as I’ve been on the West Coast). In fact, not until B. said it the other day (he grew up with […]
write the joy. again.
I originally wrote a version of this post a few years ago; recently, in looking back at all 12 years (already?) of my blog posts, it really jumped out and resonated with me. I wrote it, back then, to explain one of the reasons (the best reason, I think) for why I write – a […]
vow to laugh
As anyone who knows B. and me can attest, we don’t always do things conventionally – and that includes our wedding. Rather than a large, catered party in a really swell venue with lots and lots of people, food, and music, we opted for just a tiny celebration – the two of us and two […]
of nightingales, nora, and night skies
I’m a sucker for romance. Just a hint of love – a sweet older couple walking by, two high schoolers making eyes at each other, a bridal party taking photos in a garden – makes me feel better about things in general. And when I can find romance in a movie or music (books, too, […]
not so gym dandy
If you ask me to name my favorite subjects in junior high and high school, it would be easy – I’d say English (the more reading, the better), French, art, and geometry (I loved figuring out those proofs). And if you asked me my least favorite, it would be even easier – gym. (Okay, trigonometry […]
braided together
The Saturday before Father’s Day seems like the perfect time for me to repost this piece about some wonderful memories I have of spending Saturday mornings together with my dad when I was growing up. A toast to dads and the daughters who love them. I am so happy for my friends who have had […]
rice on your head 