“Take him to Blue Ball Park,” said the owner of the dog. “It’s right next door and he’s used to going there. You can’t miss it – just go to the end of the driveway and look to the right. You’ll see the giant blue balls.” … Continue reading
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I Will Follow Lou!
Follow him wherever he may go…It is guaranteed fun! Lou Caviglia has an uncanny knack for remembering people. I should know. I float in and out of Santa Cruz like the tide. Sometimes I am absent for years at a time. I often run into people who have no idea I left, … Continue reading
Tattoo -For You!
The first time I saw my beautiful twenty-something niece’s tattoo on her leg my lips curled. It was a big fat rat. A rat! On her leg right where everybody could see it. It was crawling up the outside of her calf. Eeeewwww! Tattoos – not just for tough guys anymore. Why?! How … Continue reading
Fisticuffs Over Christmas Lights
It can drive you to drink. Every year the tradition of putting up the lights stirs up trouble. Some people just leave the lights on their house all year and turn them on after Thanksgiving. I’ve seen them lying dormant in August while driving through suburban neighborhoods (You know who you are, lazy-bones!) I would … Continue reading
Photographing Fido – Not so Easy
My niece has sprouted wings! She is an angel. She rescues dogs from the shelter. She talks to homeless people on the streets of L.A. She cares about things that touch her heart – and it’s a pretty big heart. As beautiful as she is, she does not dwell on her own physical beauty, but … Continue reading
Have Bowls – Make Soup
I first saw the pumpkin bowls in Costa Rica. They were displayed in the curio cabinet which is reserved for precious and special pieces, right? I didn’t want to ask about them at the time. I had just met Lynn and Lucas and didn’t want to offend them thinking they must be … Continue reading
The Hunt for the Hubbard
Thanksgiving is coming, Thanksgiving is coming! Along with the traditional bird comes all the trimmings, and side dishes which can vary greatly from family to family and region to region. Take, for instance, the famous broccoli ring served with creamed onions that has graced my table for over … Continue reading
