Why the Death of Prince Feels so Different than David Bowie

They were both legendary artists, innovators and brilliant performers. I loved them both, though Bowie did place higher in the ‘love’ category than Prince for … Read the rest



Eye on the New Year

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions anymore, but I’m hoping I can get back to having a little more of a social life in 2015. … Read the rest



Death, Sparklers & Knights in Shining Armor

I’ve always had a weird relationship with New Years, fireworks and the end of the year in general. You can honestly say it’s complicated. It’s … Read the rest



50 years = 50 x 3

More on the subject of overindulging.  For the majority of 2011 (especially the last half) I have been really stressed out.  Trying to work full … Read the rest



Happy Birthday to me :-)

So I celebrated the big five oh with my friends today.  Mary took me to lunch at Commander’s Palace, one of the poshest and oldest … Read the rest



Starting over

On the eve of my 50th birthday, I’m starting 2012 from scratch. Again. Just me and the kitty. Two and a half years ago I … Read the rest