Funky Gifts: Fiber art gets earthy these days in Berkeley, where even angels can get down and dirty. Read more.
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I've written hundreds and hundreds of posts over the years. To help you find your way to the best of the best, I've tagged my favorites "Don't Miss!" Scroll down here to find them.
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The Cataract Chronicles: I’ll Be Seeing Me
One of the perks of having lots of years under your belt is that one fine day you get to have your cataracts done — and you get your old face back. Read more.
I’m Thankful for Friends, Family, Pumpkin Pie and — It’s a Girl!
Eleven things I’m thankful for this season. And, once again, pumpkin pie and stuffing make the list. Read more.
She’s Shaved Her Head Bald — Is Our Daughter Headed for the Dark Side?
Christina had shaved her head bald. What was next? Multiple nose rings? Twelve-inch fingernails? Scarification? Crack cocaine? Read more.
Mom With Kids — The Home Office Blues
I liked being shoehorned into a 9-by-11-foot home office with three computers, a telephone, a cat, and a dear husband — most of the time. Read more.
My First Royalty Check Has Arrived — How Cool Is That?
Hey! Hey! My very first royalty check has arrived. It’s not big bucks, but it’s real. Read more.
Isaiah and the Of-Courseness of God
Something is going on out there. Of course it is. It’s common sense. How else could things be, says Isaiah. Read more.