We met at a party. It was my party .. well, one I was co-hosting with my friend CJ at his beautiful, waterfront property in Annapolis. It was an odd-interesting-weird party in that…
Decades back in a chapter of my life lived long ago, our family was visiting my father's parents in the San Diego area. Escondido to be specific, though I'm not sure that's a…
There was a time--a very specific time--in my life when I almost became a drug dealer's lackey.
Spoiler alert: I didn't, but how I found myself facing this decision -- to be, or not…
Back, back, back in the days of early cable internet and faster-than-dial-up connection--and almost a decade before YouTube--I came across this animated, creative, delightful and giggle-inducing version of Gloria Gaynor's amazing song, I…
And then there's that morning where you're headed off to a wedding, and you were hoping (really hoping) the dark grape, winter-ish outfit you were planning to wear would work; but then you…
If ever you think you're having a bad day, remember this young woman and how her life changed in one instant -- and over the course of a year and one day in…
Their loss, my gain. (Sorry, Ryan.)
I made a bunch of food to bring to a birthday party this weekend, and I'd put some time and effort into doing so (marinated mushrooms with chopped…
Both of my parents are life-long learners. Well, my dad is a "was" because he passed/died/went on to whatever next step his Soul and Consciousness needed, and my mom is an "is" because…
On my way to my mother's house earlier today to join up with her and my brother for Christmas dinner, I was nearing the exit I needed to take when I found myself…
Been tuning in of late to Lisa Cron and her book, Story Genius, for which the full book title is Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write…
Anniversaries can be strange things. Even years later, the anniversary of an event and the memories around it can still resonate strongly.
A few days ago, I started thinking of …
Happy (Lunar) New Year, ya rats! (Though this story is about 2019, the year of the pig.) As I look back on this year, a clear theme emerges:
Getting out of my comfort…