Car Trouble

You may not know I am the proud owner of a 2007 Toyota Corolla, and it only recently passed 100,000 … More

Cedars! Who Knew?

Who knew? Cedars. Probably just about everyone except me, but when I don’t know something, I like to go really … More

Hey, Black People Like Hiking, Too!

Hiking and camping have been my salvation in my middle age, and even more so these past two years. If … More

Winter Hiking Is for the Rest of Us

I went winter camping for the first time this past weekend. It was really amazing, and yes, it involves a … More

Hello Elder Ginko, I’m Sandy

I just finished reading a book for my book group, Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. She’s an enrolled member … More

The Little Pepper Plant that Could

You may recall the post I wrote last spring about the marauding rodents in my garden. One of the near-casualties … More

Empire Loan

I work primarily from home and have taken to listening to WERS, the local Boston station of Emerson College. Their … More

Thanks for Sticking Around

This is the time of year when I start looking at my year-end stats. It’s kind of fun to see … More

CVS Is Melting Down

Dear CVS, You and I have known each other for years now, and you have always been my favorite pharmacy, … More

Soft Goods

My good friend Lenny Santamaria asked for my help editing his website, Lenny Santamaria Interiors. He is a fabulous designer … More