Category Archives: Essays

Once in a while, a grownup walks into a child’s life and changes it forever in wonderful, meaningful ways.  But because the child is just a child, she simply can’t know how important that grownup is; not until she herself … Continue reading

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Well I’ve finally gotten my head out of the show-biz clouds and I’m back to the ol’ bump and grind.  My TV pilot is in editing now and there’s nothing for me to do except sit and wait.  It’s killing … Continue reading

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This photo pretty much sums up my weekend… beautiful, relaxing, and a tad bit decadent.  Saturday morning I hit the Grand-Lake farmer’s market and loaded up on all kinds of edible treasures I didn’t really need but simply couldn’t resist: … Continue reading

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My parents have retired to Santa Maria, on California’s Central Coast, and I’m so happy about it I feel like I’m the one who has retired. Most of California is great, no question, but Santa Maria is… perfect. It gets … Continue reading

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It’s 5:30 pm, it’s dreary outside, and it looks like I will be at work for much of the evening.  But I am smiling.  Why? Because I have this lovely print on my wall, from the lovely and talented British … Continue reading

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