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Blogging is like going to the writer’s gym. I get to tell silly stories about whatever comes into my head at 2 am, with the hope that by repeatedly stringing a bunch of sentences together in a half coherent way, it will provide me with the mental muscle memory needed to knock off another novel. So far, so good. Stay tuned and keep on coming back for a laugh or two. You might actually get to know me (now there’s a scary thought). I’m an open book.
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RIP LCDR Bernard M Hillman. 1924-2023
My dear friend, Anna Hillman, who has done so much to support my writing, including being part of my inner circle of readers and carrying

Scandinavian Bleak
I’m a huge fan of Scandinavia – Denmark, Norway and Sweden – and IMHO its people may be the most uniformly physically beautiful race in

Old Habits Die Hard – Simply Sacred Oils
During my text exchanges over the past few days with the wonderful CSHS Class of 74 Alumnae Association, one of its illustrious members, a fine

Fifty Years
Earlier this year, Mark Lenahan (yes, that one) decided to attend the 49th reunion of the CSHS Class of ’74. We had spent three years

Tuesday At The Casa With Claire (& Honey)
Yesterday was a proof in the pudding day when it came to Claire and Honey and their warm coats. It was cold and crisp, but

Clear Skies Takes The Edge Off
Warm or cold, I hate overcast skies. It’s not quite seasonal affective disorder, since I don’t mind a season of long nights if they are