Well-Mannered Parties

My dear friend Merla Zellerbach died six years ago.  Merla was a mentor to me, and gave me my first writing assignment at the…

Sol Sisters Spa Week
One of my favorite places on planet earth is Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico. I have been a spa guest…

Charlotte’s Lucky Charms:  Hearts In Healdsburg

My twin niece and nephew, Charlotte and Matthew, turned sixteen last August. The eldest of the two by two…

Trish’s Mouseketeers
‘Oh Mickey, you’re so fine
You’re so fine, you blow my mind
Hey Mickey, hey Mickey
Oh Mickey, you’re so fine…’
Toni Basil’s 1981 hit “Mickey” is…