What are the chances that Madeline Albright and I had new books that went live on the same day? Coincidence? Oh sure, our contracts may be different, beginning with the fact that she has one and I don’t. Our subject matter differs slightly. Hers is the third memoir of her life as a distinguished ambassador, cabinet member and global influencer. My first novel is a light-weight rom-com that according to my kindle version, can be read in around six hours. That’s about the same time it takes Continue Reading
It’s all about the toilet paper
In 1982, I stood on the shores of Loch (Lake) Ness in Scotland, and looked out, searching for the Loch Ness monster. I knew it was a crazy notion. Saturday, I dipped my toes in what can only be called Loch Charmin. I was in search of the elusive toilet paper – just as crazy. I got up at 5:30, threw on clothes that looked reasonable in the dawning light and placed a cap on my head because that’s as close to doing my hair as I was going to do for a pre-dawn TP run. I made it to my grocery store Continue Reading
No more news for me
That’s it, I’m turning off the news. I’ve had enough, and I can’t watch anymore. Political campaigns? No.Coronavirus? NopeA divided government? No way. Why have I chosen a life of avoidance and denial? SNAKES! And if I’m going to live in Arizona, I’m quickly learning this will be an annual affair. For the last week, I’m sure every local newscast featured with this story: Remember, as the weather warms up, the snakes wake up. Apparently, when the night time lows are above 50, it Continue Reading
Reflections on the border wall
I have hated the concept of a border wall since I first heard about it a few years ago. In my mind, it’s an ugly symbol that says we don’t want you, you’re not welcome here, and we don’t care about your problems. This is contrary to how I’ve always viewed the United States, not to mention my own Christian values. Then I moved to Arizona, and the environmental issues, and the voice of Arizonans further stoked my disappointment in the construction of the wall. A majority of them do not want it. Continue Reading