Last night I was on the phone with my dad who asked me “what is with all the violence going on over there? The U.S. Government isn’t responsible for that movie.” And what he said is the truth. Absolutely. As… Continue Reading
Oh, c’mon – you can do this! Just sound it out… hemo… chroma… toe’… sis. Excellent! Good job! The American College of Clinical Pathologists (ACCP) recommends that everyone be tested for hemochromatosis by the age of 25. I’d be willing… Continue Reading
So there we were, in a hotel room in Firenze, Italy, with no idea where we were headed next. We ended up having an extraordinary dining experience, one that I can still smell and taste 16 years later. Welcome to… Continue Reading
Located in the historic gold rush mining town of Nevada City, Ol’ Republic Brewing opened their doors in February 2012. Brewers Jim Harte and Simon Olney are inspired by classic old world styles, but include American styles which date back… Continue Reading
When I was a child, the dentist’s office was a strange place that poked you with needles, said “everything will be OK,” and then filled your head full of shrapnel that we now know causes global warming. You weren’t worried… Continue Reading
As any of you who have visited any kind of a campus in the last 50 years knows, fads among the natives are alive and well. Having lived in the junior high melee for some 27 years, I’ve certainly seen my share.… Continue Reading
I’ve been asked to share a few tips on yard care to be included in the upcoming eBook, “101 Things Totally Inept People Do To Screw Up Their Lawns.” I was glad to contribute since I’m an expert in this… Continue Reading
Barbara. Paulie. Adrienne. 2Rs. Karen and Katie. Today’s column is all about you. Yep, you, dear readers (and listeners) of this column who not only indulge in my playlists and the musings that go along with them, but have found… Continue Reading
Rebecca saw it first, clinging on the wall. “Eeeuuuuwwww. Is it a bat?” She pointed to an object that looked like a wad of chewing gum covered with fur. I squinted, and stepped forward for a better view. We both… Continue Reading
“Do you snore?” My doctor asked. “Only when I sleep.” “Hmmm…. For how many years?” This falls in the how-would-I-know category. Really, I’m asleep. He hands me a “sleep inventory” form to see if I have a “sleep disorder.” I tick… Continue Reading
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