How inviting . . .

Putting aside for the moment that Sonoma is having March weather well into June, it is summer and so the season of invitations.  Engagements,... Continue

Now appearing at the center of the universe

Deep down inside, each of us knows that “it’s not all about” me.  For some, this reality can be shrugged off and he or she can... Continue

Shameless

Has everyone seen “Shameless” on Showtime?  Yes, it is cable and therefore permitted to be over the top – but really, even the... Continue

Sorry to disappoint you

Grace often wonders what life was like for the early hominids and when, in the evolutionary scheme of things, did the universe, or... Continue

Thank you for not sharing

When trial lawyers learn to craft an argument they are told early on to “know when to stop.” Being concise and to the point prevents... Continue

Changing relationships midstream

Most of us are allotted twenty-five to thirty thousand days in our lifetimes.  We spend them doing things, learning things, meeting... Continue

Private vs. public

One of the great things about having a home and a mate to share it with is the sanctuary aspect of each of them.  In our home, our... Continue

Tipping points –the holidays and hairdressers

The tip, a.k.a. the gratuity.  The customary expression of gratitude towards someone that has provided a personal service and provided... Continue

One down, at least one to go

Thanksgiving’s a wrap.  The first, big sit-down family fest of the season is behind us and, the self-loathing over that second piece... Continue

He respectfully disagrees

The wonderfully interesting thing about human culture is that things change and humans adapt. Ways of doing things evolve. Or they... Continue