What makes you happy? Is it a person, place or thing? In 1968 I graduated college and moved to the Virgin Islands. I was instantly happy there. When I moved away, I missed it. I moved back there years later and I was happy. I love everything about it – the climate, … Continue reading
Start with a drop in the bucket. People make fun of me when I pick up pennies in the street. But I save them up until I get a hundred and then take them to the bank and get a dollar. Whoo hoo! Oh yeah, a dollar doesn’t buy much – … Continue reading
Patty Washington taught me how to be a “Boat Wench” several years ago. I had gone on vacation to St. Thomas with some Miami friends where I was working as a real estate agent in South Beach. As I luxuriated in the velvety turquoise waters I was transported to a state of peace, joy, … Continue reading
As soon as I took the first step up the walkway to Frank’s house it hit me. Damn! I forgot the key. Did I have to admit to Frank that I forgot the key again? The last time I forgot it I scurried home, which is only five minutes away, to … Continue reading
The tiny spoon sparked a series of events. When it arrived in the mail it took a backseat to the other fabulous items in the box Lynn had sent. Remember my sister-friend, Lynn, from Costa Rica? She and her husband, Lucas, are now working out of Abbott Labs’ facility in Columbus, … Continue reading
I haven’t worn the American Flag shorts since last year and I don’t think they have shrunk in the wash so if they are tight, I can’t blame it on shrinkage. I suppose I should try them on before tomorrow’s Firecracker 10K at Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz, California. This … Continue reading
“Are you an alto or soprano?” she asked as I burst through the door sweaty and breathless. I froze, looked around the classroom where the Cabrillo Choir class was underway. I stammered, “Ummm, I don’t know.” The teacher’s jaw dropped and she looked stunned. “She’s an alto!” shouted … Continue reading
