The Gambler’s Advice
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
I’ve driven through Las Vegas, played a game or two- didn’t lose any money probably because I didn’t exactly gamble, so I guess I haven’t really experienced Vegas,…
No Problems
Sunday, June 7, 2015
I grew up with plenty of adventure. Oftentimes I’d go hiking with my friends in thick forests, sometimes following a winding path to a river and at other…
The “Cereal Syndrome”
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
One of my favorite cereals is the classic Honey Bunches of Oats with almonds, but you’ll still find me standing in front of a barricade of cereals at…
Right here, right now
Monday, September 22, 2014
Considering how expensive frames are, I decided to make one, which got me heading toward a library. After scanning through a whole shelf of books, I selected about…
Get Art Smart
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
“I think too much when I paint, and I don’t enjoy that,” complains a retired artist at the Prescott Phippen Museum’s 35th Annual Western Art Show on Memorial…
Watch and Witness
Thursday, July 10, 2014
I was flipping through a 2008 issue of “The Writer,” and I came across an article advising writers on ways to find new ideas and characters for their…
Kitchen Connection
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Do you have a favorite kitchen knife? I do, and it’s elegant, slightly angular and very effective. In fact, my husband has one too. It’s massive, heavy and…
Navajo country
Monday, February 17, 2014
The very earth at Monument Valley in northern Arizona felt sacred. Silence overwhelmed my being as I watched the early rays of the February sun reach the tallest…
Sincerely Salad
Friday, January 24, 2014
A bowl of salad sits on my table, and I’m not quite sure if its come out right. I’ve watched Tyler Florence or even Jamie Oliver dip their…
Bougainvillea
Thursday, December 5, 2013
My husband and I often wondered about our very young Bougainvillea plant. “Is it dead or alive?” or “Does it need more water?” We could never figure it out…
