In early December, when I saw an announcement on Facebook about buses chartered to take women from Tuolumne County to Sacramento on January 21, 2017, I signed up. I didn’t have well-defined expectations. I simply wanted to be with other … Continue reading
Category: friends
Women’s March- Sacramento- Part 1
Abundant Heart
My heart filled again and again in the week before Christmas, this year. It all began with Occupy Christmas. For a time, I didn’t think it was going to be possible to pull off our annual Christmas party, but with … Continue reading
Yard Work
My yard is too big and my dreams far outreach my abilities. That’s why I’m grateful for grandson Cody who is both smart and strong. Add to the mix Culley’s 1/2 ton diesel truck, and I got a lot of … Continue reading
Post Surgery Update
This note at 9pm from Wendy A.’s sister Robyn who is at UCSF with the gals: Good News! All went very well with the surgery for both Wendy’s. They ended up with THE best team here: W P’s doc has … Continue reading
Andrea's Table
The lovely Andrea attracted the most amazing array of people to a Thanksgiving table that dissected her living room. A burgundy stripped cloth and red napkins invited guests to gather at length for the feast. In addition to Culley, Huck … Continue reading
Time Marches On
Thirty-one years ago, my friend Julia and I shared a home. We each had newborn sons, and for the next several years we watched our boys grow until Julia moved to another abode. The two boys, however, retained a lasting … Continue reading
My Friend Mic
What a pleasure to witness my friend Mic debut as conductor of Symphony of the Sierra this weekend. I first met Mic in the 80s when she was publishing a local literary magazine. As a fledgling writer, I wanted desperately … Continue reading