Certain philosophies will tell you that there’s no such thing as bad or good things. They are merely things into…
Winter Hiking Is for the Rest of Us
I was in New Hampshire earlier this week, primarily to cozy up to a fire in a cute cabin and…
These Words Are for You Mrs. G
I have always been strangely cautious about adding new shows to my rotation, which was a weird enough habit, even…
Chocolate Is the Answer
I’ve got David Sedaris’s newest book, Calypso, nearby for courage. If you are not familiar with him, he writes some…
It’s a Hamster Week
Last week was a bit tumultuous as my mom landed in the hospital after a fall. She’s moved to rehab…
Forgot to Study for the Test
A few weeks ago I went to see Pass Over, a play at the SpeakEasy Stage in Boston. It is…
Once upon a time, I wanted to be a literary writer. As a kid and teenager, I wrote my share…
Now Hair This
Happy Martin Luther King Day, and even though white people continue to try to sanitize him, his writings and life…
Macaroni and Cheese Hell
I was reviewing all my blog ideas, looking for something fun to write, but all that’s really on my mind…
Magic Bus Ride
I was waiting for the bus not long ago, and I had a series of nearly blog-worthy moments come to…
