A Simple Renovation
The process began with a missing fume hood and hazardous stick-on floor tiles that weren’t staying stuck in the kitchen. So, we needed better flooring and a hood installation. My … Continue reading
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Out-of-Place at Home
Last night I watched an Amazon Prime rom/com film that I chose because of its length. I won’t mention the title out of respect for the effort since the final … Continue reading
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Fighting Yourself
Using Amazon Prime, I recently watched the 2012 film THANKS FOR SHARING, starring Mark Ruffalo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Gad, Pink, and Tim Robbins. I expected to be only an interested … Continue reading
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Just Drop a Bomb
When my sister and I were in Scotland back in the early 1970’s, we were staying in a bed-and-breakfast that offered a lounge room in which guests could meet one … Continue reading
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When More Is TOO Much…
On March 28, 2021, the Ever Given, one of the largest container ships in the world, became lodged sideways between the sides of the Suez Canal, blocking all traffic for … Continue reading
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War and Other Diseases
As my husband and I watched M*A*S*H*: The Comedy That Changed Television on FOX last evening, we wondered why we cared so much about the characters on that show—more than … Continue reading
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Blossoming Where You Are
Every spring my heart fills with joy as I watch leaves emerge from the trees and wildflowers from the ground. Perhaps the earth is smiling at us, assuring us that … Continue reading
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Has Human Intelligence Gone Awry?
One of my take-aways from the flat-out wonderful film AMERICAN FICTION is that Americans have fallen prey to stereotyping themselves, forcing themselves and others into preconceived societal molds. We thought … Continue reading
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Love to Laugh
Laughter is not only great medicine, but it also provides a much-needed break from worry, stress, and despair—unwanted companions to most of us since 2016. My husband and daughter release … Continue reading
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The Privilege of Distance
We’re used to seeing suffering on TV—real or fictional. The real is most disturbing, but people can’t sustain a state of alarm indefinitely. I’ve often wondered about the effectiveness of … Continue reading
