Roman Thrones + Poetry and Art by Aaron Newcome-BeillI started a longer post, but I’m too discombobulated to finish writing it — I’m getting ready for tomorrow’s routine colonoscopy. Have you…4d ago4d ago
Library Love + I am Water + Sara Allwright’s DoorThere’s this idea that libraries are quiet, somber places where only eggheads go, but that’s not my experience at all. (As a seeking-to-be…Feb 28Feb 28
Recipe: Pesto Frittata by Khashayar ParsiCan you ever find enough recipes for easy nourishing hot meals that use simple ingredients? I sure can’t. Khashayar’s latest one even…Feb 21Feb 21
Nelson Mandela on Hope + Jacqui Murray on Neanderthal ClothingAfter enduring 27 years in South African jail for speaking out against racism, revolutionary-politician-philanthropist Nelson Mandela…Feb 14Feb 14
#MeToo Fallout + Afro In Heels + A Father in Botswana: Letlhogonolo PeterA couple of posts ago, I wrote about abuse I’ve experienced at the hands of family members. When I learned some people only partly…Feb 8Feb 8
#MeToo Pt 2 + Video Bliss + Ada Jenkins on Fairytale RetellingsAbuse thrives on fear and secrecy. My #MeToo disclosure hasn’t been easy, but by breaking my silence, I’ve stopped protecting those who…Feb 11Feb 11
Los Angeles in Flames + How Astronomy Inspires David Lee SummersI suspect I’m not the first to inform you that Los Angeles is strangled by flames that spark wider than our fire departments can keep up…Jan 101Jan 101
On a Trip to the Ballroom by FrankIt boggles my mind that I’’ve blogged since December 2015! This holiday season has been hectic, with little time to work on my novels…Jan 3Jan 3
Sunshine Bliss + Dawn Pisturino’s Sun-Filled HaikusLos Angeles is — yes, indeedy — the land of eternal sunshine. Much as the sun invigorates me, maybe if the weather were awful, I’d get…Dec 27, 2024Dec 27, 2024
Recipe: Summer Delight with Shrimp + Guest: Excusatio Non PetitaFeel free to hate me for posting “Khashayar’s Summer Delight with Shrimp Topping” as winter nears here in Los Angeles. To my defense, Santa…Dec 20, 20242Dec 20, 20242
