I don’t know how we even ended up on the subject, but the question was, “If you had to limit yourself to a small amount of spices with which to cook, forever, which would you choose?” I think the amount we decided upon was five items.
My answer came rather quickly. Salt, pepper, garlic, fresh lemon juice and fresh basil. And then I added that Continue reading
As I recall the many places I’ve done it, I have to fight the urge to do it right now. I’ve done it quite often in the afternoon. For me, afternoons are the best time but I’ve also done it in the morning. Any time, really, and quite a few unusual places. I’ve done it under my desk with my head supported with Continue reading
Thanks to social media, the epic tale of my first-ever MRI has grown to near-mythic proportions. While it hasn’t attained the viral momentum of, say, a man being hit in a delicate spot with a football, the saga of me running from my MRI, Continue reading
I used to joke about the theory of reincarnation, saying, “There’s no way I’m coming back and going through adolescence and high school again!” My gullet begins to spasm as I look back from the perspective of Continue reading
There is a Zen story about a man riding along on a galloping horse. He approaches a man sitting beside the road and the sitting man calls out, Continue reading
As I was heading out to take my walk on this beautiful morning, my mother called after me, “Enjoy the flowers!” Continue reading
One of the most challenging things for me to do in this life has been to let go of my desire for specific outcomes. I am very much better at it than I used to be. Continue reading
With Valentine’s Day approaching this month (I can hear all of you relationship guys groaning), here’s a nice recipe for an appetizer to lead off a lovely dinner for two. Continue reading
The more I examine the symptoms and apparent causes of Addictive Personality Disorder, the more I think all of us, at some level, demonstrate addictive habits.
One of the things that keep us from moving forward in our lives is our attachment to the past. I, for one, keep finding myself remembering something stupid or insensitive I did in the past and then beating myself up about it. Continue reading
When it comes to Christmas, I am usually a basket case. I get so anxious and over-worried that I will forget something during my Christmas planning that I have sleepless nights beginning somewhere between the 15th and 20th of December. Continue reading
On a golf course, nearly 50 years ago, I met one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Remembering his kindness still brings a smile to my face and a warmth to my heart. Continue reading
I tell you the past is a bucket of ashes, so live not in your yesterdays, not just for tomorrow, but in the here and now.
~ Carl Sanburg
Well. Here I go. I feel it’s time to share some of what I am going through. Continue reading
I’d be willing to bet that anyone who was over the age of five on September 11, 2001 remembers exactly where they were and what they were doing that morning. I was alone in my apartment and, when I awoke, something made me click on the TV set in my room. Continue reading
Today for lunch, I had a sandwich prepared by my mother. I can see no other logical explanation for what occurs when my mother prepares a meal than magic. She has got to be doing something I am not seeing!
One of the definitions of Magic on Dictionary.com is:
Mag-ic: [maj-ik]
“…the art of producing a desired Continue reading
I recently introduced my granddaughter to the fine art of meatballs! I put some of the pictures up on Facebook while we were cooking and I got many requests for the recipe, so here we go!
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Recently, my dear niece posted the following as her Facebook status:
“The hate that is going on in this world is absolutely disgusting.”
I understand her frustration. Upon even cursory examination, man’s inhumanity to man can quickly Continue reading
At one time, my youngest, Cameron, and I had annual passes to Disneyland. We visited often on the weekends I spent with him.
Going to Disneyland with Cameron is like visiting with my own personal Disney Talking Encyclopedia. Everything you wanted to know Continue reading
I recently enjoyed a great day that revolved around a trip to PetCo Park in San Diego, California. I was the guest of my long-time friend—and life-long Yankees fan—Vic. At the beginning of the season Continue reading
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