It’s springtime in Atlanta, although it really feels more like Summer! Along with the warm sunshine and clear blue skies, the pollen has also made a madcap entrance here in the South. The forecasters have announced that nearly everything from foliage to pollen to bird migration has occurred about a … Continue reading
There’s nothing like a good picture book. Well, except oysters. And red boots. But other than that, I love sitting down and reading a few words and looking at great illustrations. I’m not sure if you know this, but I am working on several picture books right now. Mostly books … Continue reading
“Just wait–one day you’ll wake up, and out of the blue you’ll be fat and foggy-menopause sucks!” “Not me”, I assured my jaded friends and family. I would never allow that to happen to me. Never. Fast forward. I woke up this morning. I am fat. And foggy. Hello MentalPause. … Continue reading
I have a confession to make. I am addicted to reality TV. My struggle began innocently enough. 23 seasons ago, an adventure show called “Survivor” first aired. I liked the premise- a bunch of castaways have to out wit, out play, and out last their fellow survivors for a chance … Continue reading
Here are some photos from our trip to Bhutan for my 50th birthday. This old man welcomed us top Bhutan with candy and gold strings to wrap around our wrists for luck while traveling in his country. One of many Phallic symbols that adorns houses in Bhutan One of the … Continue reading
Every year around this time I come up with a word to define my objective or whatever for the year. Last year’s word was focus, which I managed to do a better job of, but i still fall short of my desire in the ability to really focus. I don’t … Continue reading
There’s just nothing like getting together with fiends friends for some holiday cheer! Jingle Bells, y’all! … Continue reading
This weekend, HK and I went to see The Descendants. Based on Kaui Hart Hemmings’ 2007 novel, George Clooney plays Matt King, a workaholic whose neglected wife, Elizabeth, is in a coma following a boating accident. He is suddenly faced with the responsibility of taking care of his 2 daughters; … Continue reading
Years ago, HK and I traveled to New Zealand for a month. He was working for a Fortune 500 company that (generously) gave high-performing employees a month-long sabbatical every 4 years. It was our first time to fly first class (on Air New Zealand, a fantastic airline.) We went in … Continue reading