OMG, first of all: So glad that Downton is back. It will be the sole reason that I look forward to Sunday night over the next few months. Second of all: Watched Ben-Hur the other night = # 3 on the birthday... Continue Reading →
Resolution and 11th Birthday List
I don't think I've ever resolved a New Year's resolution. But maybe this year will be different. I'm only making one [two-part] resolution: to be more mindful and/or to meditate more often. I need more peace and quiet and stillness in my life. I read this article today and said to myself, "Self, DO THIS."... Continue Reading →
Top 10: Part 2
So here is the long-awaited second segment of my top 10 birthday list items: 4. Age 36: Take a glassblowing class There are a few standouts from this year. But in the end, I'm going with the glassblowing class, because it was the biggest surprise. Mary and I arrived at Diablo Glass School early... Continue Reading →
Top 10: Part 1
This year was the 10th anniversary of my birthday list, so I decided to look through the list and choose a "top 10." Here are 10–5! 10. Age 30: Dye my hair fuchsia I started dyeing my hair in high school. It started out as highlighting and soon my hair was medium blonde. (I... Continue Reading →
Block Island
“I find there is a quality to being alone that is incredibly precious. Life rushes back into the void, richer, more vivid, fuller than before.” —Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the Sea ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I spent three nights on Block Island last week. I wish I had been able to stay at least three more.... Continue Reading →
