About Me

Writer. Mother of two. Wife of one. Public health junkie. Occasional performer. Time not writing = chauffeur-chef-maid-vet tech-handyman-general housewifery, mostly against my will.

In the Works

To Live and Drive in LA

Feb 22, 2012 | No Comments
To Live and Drive in LA

  I read an article on “mindful eating” the other day in the New York Times.  It’s about applying the principles of mindfulness and meditation, being in the moment while eating. I couldn’t figure out whether to laugh or cry, since I practice the exact opposite of mindful eating.  This practice of mine is not ...


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Flowers and candy

Feb 14, 2012 | 2 Comments
Flowers and candy

Here are the ghosts of Valentines Days past: 1. My first Valentines Day when I had a real boyfriend, circa 1987, Eau Claire, Wisconsin: Dreamy boy, great friend, fun.  He presented me with a small box of candy and five wilted maroon roses he picked up at the grocery store (the last ones in stock) ...


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Free to be (crazy) you and me

Feb 6, 2012 | 2 Comments
Free to be (crazy) you and me

This week I am starting a class and working on a deadline.  So far in 2012 I’ve been meeting all my deadlines, but I don’t want to gloat lest I start missing them!  Instead of a new post, I am re-posting the following entry from June 3, 2011.  Thank you for reading, friends. A New ...


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