Writing the good read
Since the essay I wrote (and talked about in the previous post) was first published in the Los Angeles Times, it was picked up by several other media outlets, including the Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times, and papers in Alabama and Pennsylvania. The BBC called and had me record a version, which…
This is a picture of Ruby’s neck with the swelling about half what it was. She’s back to jumping on the bannister in the morning, but still not barking much or leaping on beds and people. But we’re just 24 hours into treatment. God bless antibiotics!
Sorrel is a lemony perennial leafy herb. It grows easily and is hard to kill. There are variagated varieties that are pretty, but are tough and don’t taste as nice as the French culinary variety. It’s worth growing, especially if you like this soup, because you can’t usually find it in large enough quantities…
I’ve mentioned before that people send me free stuff — samples of food, items like butter bells, cookbooks. For the first time, I got something I was truly curious about: ceramic knives. I know about good knives — I wrote about how to choose them for USA Weekend — you can see the article here;…
Earlier this month, I wrote about my new-found respect for Phillip Lopate, regarded as one of the best living writers of thepersonal essay. I wanted to expand my knowledge of the genre — and I had never thought of it as that before, but as the way some writers opine on a variety of subjects…
Exactly 16 years ago, I was three weeks before my due date at a weekly check with my doctor. I told her that the following Tuesday would be a great day for me to have my child. It would work for out-of-towners coming for the bris (ritual circumcision that Jewish boys undergo at 8 days)….
In my 49 years, I have gained some wisdom. Some, like don’t touch fire, came easily, if painfully. Others, such as daring the universe to laugh at you by speaking aloud the Always and Nevers of your belief system, I have learned only slowly and with much pain. For example, about 12 years ago, I…
This is Mia and her brand spankin’ new fiance John. It’s her birthday today. One of those that ends in a zero. If you see her around, tell her happy birthday. If you see John, tell him he caught a good one. If you see them together, wish them joy. Heck, buy them a drink….
I lost Saturday. I went to bed on Friday night, and when I couldn’t sleep, I read into the wee hours. I fell asleep at about 5:30 a.m. My intention was to get up around noon. When I first awoke, it was late afternoon, and I wasn’t able to get up. Darling Son always asks,…
I pushed publish and it disappeared. So while I rewrite the post, let’s all hate technology together, okay?