The note from Marci was in Spanish, so I translated it to make sure I understood.... more

“She was nervous as a cat!” is how the saying goes. I have decided this expression makes no sense. Our cat, Felix, is the least nervous creature I have ever lived with.... more

The bad thing about living in a new place is that I don’t know anyone. The good thing about living in a new place is that I meet new people.... more

After a while, no one wants to look like a tourist.... more

My friend Wally and I have a fractious relationship. This is no secret.... more

I had not planned on a party; that was the trouble.... more

“What is the cat doing?” I asked my husband, Peter.... more

I so rarely get sick that, when I do, I look at my body like it’s some kind of trickster.... more

I saw a photo of an author I admire recently, and she had no hair. I worried she was ill, so I immediately investigated. She was not ill. She had cut off all her hair and had done it for good reasons,... more

Our cat, Felix, has turned into an excellent little traveler.... more

My father and my niece have a wonderful tradition.... more

Yesterday, I got to talk with an old friend.... more

I don't normally tackle controversial issues, but today I'm going out on a limb.... more