When I read the paragraph below from Grace Peterson’s new book, I realized I’d stumbled onto a gardener who had the same desires I did: someone else who wanted the whole package. Grace’s book is funny and poignant, full of pure fancy and useful information. You’ll love … [Read more...]
Envy no one–ever
So saith Roger Rosenblatt, an essayist I love and whose little book Rules for Aging so intrigued me that I swooped it up from a pile of books at Powell’s. You know what it is like. You spot a book cover intimating that the secrets of successful aging are now at your fingertips. … [Read more...]
La Conner, Washington: Girl Trip
What’s better than a road trip with a good buddy? Some of you thought: husband maybe? Others of you protested, no way, it’s my dog, of course. But girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, dog, your current stud muffin…… A good road trip friend is a great friend indeed. Just think … [Read more...]
Re-thinking New Year’s Resolutions
Re-thinking Resolutions I started writing this blog post in a silly mood. Noticing that all my favorite bloggers were already writing about (or making fun of….) their resolutions started me thinking. Did you know, for example, that as Americans we are so obsessed with our … [Read more...]
Grateful for Paddy
There is only one way I know to completely quiet myself down before the holiday season and that is through gratitude. It’s the only thing that has ever really worked for me. And believe me, I’ve tried a lot of things! I guess it is because there is nothing in the act of … [Read more...]