I come from a long line of helpers. As far back as I can remember my mother was always helping friends, neighbors, and the community. Throughout her life she was a member of Altrusa, an international civic organization started in 1917 by women helping others during World War I. My father was a writer, actor,
I write about what moves me, what I’m passionate about, what I’m trying to figure out, and what people tell me they want to learn. This has been an interesting year, full of challenges, both personal and professional. I’m dealing with the stresses of a close friend and a close relative in jail facing
If you are attuned to media you may have the mistaken belief that all men want is sex, sex, and sex. Ask Woody Allen. He’ll tell you. “I don’t know the question,” said Allen, “but sex is definitely the answer.” Or look up quotes from that iconic sex symbol, Mae West. “Too much of a
I turn 72 on December 21st and I’ve been reflecting on this time of life, what’s in store for our future, and some of the important life-lessons I’ve learned over the years. This is a picture of Carlin and me at our local Willits, Kinetic Carnivale. It’s nice to be with the woman I love
Like most Americans I’m horrified by the violence we continue to deal with in our country and I’m concerned about the safety of my children and grandchildren and what we can all do to reduce the threat of violence that we all face. According to Mary Ellen O’Toole, PhD, Director, Forensic Science Program, George Mason
I was meeting with my men’s group yesterday when one of the guys got a text message from his sister in San Bernardino telling him of the shootings that had just occurred. My first reaction was visceral. I felt a wave of nausea, followed by feeling enraged. I had no idea at the time who
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