Cocoa You Are Missed

A few weeks ago a dear friend, Marie, lost her treasured Cocoa, one of the cutest tiny dogs I have ever seen. She had such a sweet disposition and, no matter how many of us big hulking humans were at the house, she never got cross with us, always wagging her tail and just wanting her share of attention. I know she was like a child to Marie and my heart breaks for you Honey, I know you still

At Cross Purposes

Just came across an interesting article today that shows that there are seven states that will not allow a "godless" person to hold office. I have been trying to explain to my Christian friends how very scary it is for an agnostic like me in this country right now. It seems that if you are not "of the faith" you are an immoral soul and should be shunned. Frankly, I cannot think of

Love Lessons

Love is a tricky word. Most people say "I love you" much easier than they can actually define what exactly "love" is. It seems to mean something different to each person, but one thing that is universal, no matter how much of a romantic you are, is that love is NOT all you need.  I dedicate this blog to Gretchen and Miranda, two beautiful and unique young women whom I love very much

Sugar Nanny

"It appears my hypocrisy knows no bounds". - Val Kilmer as Doc Holiday in Tombstone Michelle Obama chose nutrition and physical fitness for children as her First Lady pet project. A safe and noble choice. I personally remember when there was just one "fat" kid in class that got picked on and now at least a third or more would fit that description, and unfortunately these

Our Boys

As usual, my topic is a day late but hopefully not a dollar short. Memorial Day has come and gone, all potato salad has been eaten or thrown out, and creepy Uncle Bob has gone back to Iowa. For most of us, this is the extent of Memorial Day.  That, and the start of a four day work week. But to millions of Americans and their families, Memorial Day reminds of a time when lives were