Yep, I went to my first writers’ conference… all by myself. Initially, I hoped that one of the gals in my critique group would come with me, but she had family commitments. I almost chickened out. It’s amazing how we can be our own worst...
It is always interesting, and frequently difficult to spot when we cross the pivotal intersections in our lives. However, I have the sneaking sensation that this song was one of mine. I can’t see otherwise how it could have spoken to me at such a...
I know, I know… it’s Tuesday. The thing is, I was stumped– and… sad. After watching my beloved Forty-Niners lose their quest for a sixth Super Bowl by THIS much, visualize thumb and forefinger held up, VERY close together, it was difficult to know what...
Christmas is over. It’s cold and dreary. Can’t we skip ahead to springtime? Is that so wrong? I have lived in California all my life and have no plans to move. I often hear people from colder weather climes say that our state has no...
First off, I feel obligated to offer an apology to any actual rats reading this who may be offended at having been compared the cretins I am about to describe. I am sorry. You are furry, four-legged semi-intelligent rodents who really don’t deserve to get...
This is about the answers Vice Presidential Candidates Paul Ryan and Joe Biden gave regarding how being life long Catholics affect their view on politics. These responses were given during the one and only vice presidential debate last Thursday, October 11th, 2012. This is my...
Hi everyone, how is your day going? Those who follow this blog, or simply know me, may have noticed that I have been subdued lately. One would think, hmm, the 47%, Big Bird, why isn’t Erika shouting on her blog. Frankly, I’m too mad, too...
Those who know me probably know that I enjoy to cook. I advocate strict adherence to the adage, “I cook with wine, sometimes I even put it into the food.” So, it’s not uncommon to find me in the kitchen, making dinner, with a glass...
Last Holiday Season, my husband and son did something truly cool with their Boy Scout Troop. They spent a Saturday with the Turning Wheels group, assembling donated bikes for children who, without this gift, might not be receiving anything under the tree. In one day...
Football season is here once more. Now, don’t get me wrong, I like the SF Giants, I love the San Jose Sharks, but the 49ers are the team I’d bleed for. Watching them beat the Detroit Lions last night (27-19) to bring them to 2-0...