Let me try to put into words the happenings of the 16 hours or so from last evening to this morning. (Note: I’m going to tell this story with the names changed because this isn’t only a story about the
Writing Challenges and Manifestos, Oh Boy…
While I was cruising around the internet, I ran across a blogging challenge by a guy named Jeff Goins. I’ve seen his stuff out there somewhere on the internet before (don’t ask me where – I have no clue), I
Contemplating on a Fire Boat
Just like any other first responder, fire boats and the people assigned to them need to practice their manuevers in order to quickly and efficiently provide the service they are expected to provide when a fire emergency happens. Likewise, if
Flying through Airport Security – with Extra Body Parts
Several people have asked me to report on how it was getting through airport security with the extra pieces and parts in my body. In general, my experience went well but I think there’s a learning curve and maybe I
There Was a Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On….
45 years ago today, I was 18 years old, 9 months pregnant, and had just been awoken by the alarm clock going off at 6 AM. One minute later, at 6:01, an earthquake jolted the Los Angeles area, its epicenter
Welcome to Sunny Southern California!
Ah, Southern California: the land of clear blue skies, Disneyland, sunny days, warm weather, fresh vegetables and fruit, smiling faces, no blinkers, diverse food options, and the mountains, ocean, desert, and big city all within an hour or two from
Mama’s Got New Digs!
Right before Christmas, I got the exciting news that doing a lot of driving was not to be in my future. The news came from the cardiologist (that cute Italian guy with the Christmas socks his wife picked out for