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  • My Shamans

    Bart. That was the name of my first Shaman. It was the early 2000’s. My family had decided to spend the Christmas holiday in the small seaside village of Puerto Morelos, Mexico.  Sitting on the beach, terribly hungover from a night of Margaritas followed by cartwheels down the street, I struck up a conversation with…

  • Another Inconvenient Truth

    The package arrived without fanfare. No white van pulling into my driveway. No text with a photo assuring that said package arrived. Instead, I opened up the mailbox and found a plain brown box. What did I order? I had to search my brain a bit, which isn’t so unusual these days. Right!  The special…

  • One Tiny Sock

    I woke up with a surge of sadness. Three days of chaotic joy. Running Singing Rapture at the moon. Puddles Dirt Wonder in the mundane. Tears Laugther Each moment a gift. Carefully wrapped in a precious memory.

  • Holy Puck! She’s Amazing.

    I really like badass women. Take the character, Mattie Ross from the movie True Grit.  A young woman hires a washed up US Marshall to exact revenge on her murdered dad.  But she takes this plan to the badass level by insisting on joining him on a journey which ends with a rattlesnake bite, an…

  • For the Love of Dog

    “So, how was it?” Rick asked as I walked in the door. “Well, I met almost as many dogs as I did people”, I answered smiling. “I think it will be a good fit. I mean, it’s kinda quirky. In a good way.” Absolutely quirky. And fast paced and unexpected. In a matter of three…

  • The Edge of the Bell Curve

    AI seems to be on everyone’s mind. It is certainly on mine. Read my short essay/rant about how I really feel about the new kid on the block.

  • Nothing

    As usual, closing out the New Year has proven to be a time of introspection for me. And today. A moment “in-between”. Old and new co-mingling. Enjoy this transition.

  • Just a Grandma

    Aging. What a glorious journey! So much learning packed into a declining body. But who knew this old body was a clever disguise? Read on to find out just what the oldsters in your life are really doing.

  • Breaking Up With Facebook

    I had a dream about Facebook last night. It reminded me of the first time I quit drinking. I’d have dreams of imbibing in all kinds of situations. Big parties, quiet evenings, wind downs after a big day. And then, the feelings of regret and guilt would wash over me. I’d wake in a semi-panic.   …

  • Life is what happens…

    “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” John Lennon from the song, Give Peace a Chance I love this quote by John Lennon.  I’ve always mused on it from the perspective of folks (including myself) who are too busy keeping up with “rat race” related concerns that they miss the…