Out There in the Dark
There is a great line in the movie “Sunset Boulevard” where the “has been” movie star, Norma Desmond, addresses the crew at a Hollywood studio. She thinks she is about…
Even Paris, Texas
The Associated Press alert came across my phone: “And then Boom: Outbreak shows shaky ground as Texas opens.“ The dateline… Paris, Texas. Paris, Texas??!! That’s my hometown. What had caused…
What Day Is It??!!
There was a moment this past week that I had a full-on panic attack. I had no idea what day it was. I was sending a work email about something…
Coronavirus… It’s Starting to Feel Real
For awhile, social isolation wasn’t so hard. I mean, you get to stay in your house, do a few projects, sleep, eat and drink whatever you want without consequence. The…
Hello, Gorgeous! Who’s that?
Taking a break from the serious news of the day to tackle another topic. It is one that, had Coronavirus not taken over the headlines, I would have written days…
With a Zoom and a Zump
A month ago, I had never had a Zoom meeting. I’m not sure I even knew what it was. Now, it’s a huge part of my life. In case you…
Forget the kale, I want Oreos!
My Oreo consumption right now is off the charts. Since the Coronavirus pandemic started, I have eaten package after package. In bad times, Oreos are my go-to comfort food. When…
In my Easter bonnet with no place to go.
So, here we sit. It’s Easter weekend. The world is stuck inside. When I was a kid in Paris, Texas, Easter was a big deal. Not just the religious part…