My late husband used to say that the best part of a long run was the moment when the ‘second wind’ would kick in. Not…
What is history but people reacting to circumstances throughout the centuries? At the time of this writing, I am about two thirds of the way…
Recently it was Keith Richards’ birthday. Yup, 77 years old. At one time he was the top pick in the who’s-next-to-die betting pool. Yes, such…
I’m not gonna lie. I had sincerely hoped to spend Christmas with family this year. Last Christmas was the worst Christmas on record for me….
Out of all the things and ‘stuff’ that I jettisoned in my recent downsizing, I really miss none of it. Which brings me to talk…
Were it not for Covid-19, I would have tickets in my hands. Train tickets, plane tickets, movie tickets, opera tickets, concert tickets, hell, even a…
One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter. Or so the saying goes, but often we don’t get to hear from both sides of the…
When the power is out at your house, how many times do you flip the light switch while looking for the candles? Pavlov’s dog is…
I have just finished reading Evelina, Or, The History of a Young Lady’s Entrance into the World, by Fanny Burney, originally published in 1778. It…
There is a whole genre of psychology dedicated to the effect colour has on us. I feel like I could offer myself up as living…