Good storytellers are observant, intuitive, sensitive, and concise; they have a distinctive voice and point of view. They are good …
Musings on movies, music, books, language, gardening, food, travel, and more.
Musings on movies, music, books, language, gardening, food, travel, and more.

Good storytellers are observant, intuitive, sensitive, and concise; they have a distinctive voice and point of view. They are good …

“A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in — what more could he ask? A few flowers at …

LATER YEARS MY FRIEND WHO HEADS UP A CHARITY Our Louisiana trip started in Lafayette where we went to the …

MIDDLE YEARS MY SON My son was eight when I took him to hear one of his favorites — Pat …

INTRO AND EARLY YEARS Until this last year when we were sidetracked by the pandemic, I was an ardent concert …

When an artist engages my interest, be it an actor, director, writer, or musician, my tendency is to watch every …

CILLIAN MURPHY (Pronounced with a hard C, as in Killian.) Irish actor, born in 1976. To my great shame, I …

Eleven favorite movies to watch again. There’s something to be said about re-watching movies you thought were noteworthy and made …

If you haven’t read part 1 yet – it is here. Part 2 is here. Day 35 – I’m Not …

If you haven’t read part 1 yet – it is here. Day 15 – Pretty Woman, 1990. Since many people …