When CNN called the election for Joe Biden today, Van Jones, CNN news commentator, was overcome with emotion. When asked for his thoughts on Biden’s win, Van Jones replied: Well, it's easier to be a parent this morning. It's easier to be a dad. It's easier to tell [...]
Long ago, a friend, who used to live near Green Lake, told me he was tired of walking the Green Lake path. I couldn't believe my ears. I think I could live across the street from Green Lake for one hundred more years, walk the path daily, and never [...]
Imagine my joy when I discovered that today is World Pasta Day! I didn't even know such a day existed. It was early morning when I made the discovery and I immediately started planning this evening's meal: penne with fresh chanterelles sauteed with shallots. The whole dish would then [...]
As a child, I was a tomboy. I was a fast runner and could outrun any boy in a game of tag. I wasn't afraid of insects. I loved to dig around for worms, put them on hooks, and fish with the neighborhood boys. We caught fish with fancy [...]
This morning started with Yoga in the Park. I arrived early and was enveloped in fog. I set up my camera and took a selfie. autumn's fogs - sweeping across the window into the park (haiku by Rick Clark) Little by little, my small group of four showed up [...]
