Punxsutawney Phil has predicted an early spring. THANK YOU! I'm giving a shoutout to my mom, as this is one of her favorite holidays. She's been to Punxsutawney, PA, a few times, so has acquired a plethora of Phil merchandise. Pins, hats, magnets, you... Continue Reading →
Intimate Encounters
It's a good week when you have intimate encounters with one of your favorite authors and one of your favorite bands. Some friends and I saw David Sedaris read from his work in progress a few days ago. If I were granted three wishes, one of them would be the status of David Sedaris's... Continue Reading →
A Day On, Not Off 2013
Are you planning to volunteer on Monday as part of the MLK Day of Service? If you don't have plans yet, find an opportunity here. I'll be volunteering at a special Boston Children's Chorus concert. "An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to... Continue Reading →
State of Love and Trust
I was at the adoption center this morning, and spent time with a couple of cats who got me thinking about the concepts of love and trust. Most cats enjoy being petted and lovingly scratched. But there are some who LOVE being petted and return the affection with such fervor and abandon. As I... Continue Reading →
$2.50 Well Spent
I missed the Michael Jackson TV special on Thanksgiving night. Someone upstairs must have felt bad for me, because I found this yesterday: MJ Colorforms! $2.50 at Urban Outfitters. I needed something to cheer me up, as I was brought to tears at the Ray... Continue Reading →
