Category Archives: My Thoughts

On the night of August 1, 2015, I was staying up really, really late, working on my new novel, when my eyes became too tired to stare at a Word doc anymore. So I went online, to browse around and … Continue reading →

Today was my first-ever visit to a Unitarian Universalist Fellowship service, and I absolutely LOVED it!!! Before I share that experience, let me take a moment to explain why I decided to start attending Sunday morning fellowship services. In the … Continue reading →

I had the great privilege to read an amazing graphic memoir this week. Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast, published in 2014. In this graphic memoir (or “illustrated memoir,” in case that term is unfamiliar), Ms. … Continue reading →

Amy Winehouse was born in 1983 — three years after I was born — and she died on July 23, 2011. She was found alone in her bed, dead of alcohol poisoning. Basically, I think, her heart just gave out. … Continue reading →

In July, I read a book that changed my life. The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, by Elizabeth Kolbert. Published in 2014. This book was one of The 10 Best Books of 2014 as listed by The New York Times, which … Continue reading →

I’ve had a book on my To Be Read list for almost a year now (since last November), when the author came to Durango to speak. Her name is Dee Williams.             And she wrote … Continue reading →

I’ve been really fortunate to see some great films this summer. So far, the Brian Wilson biopic, Love & Mercy, has been my favorite.                 I knew nothing about the Beach Boys before … Continue reading →

In June, I read a magnificent novel for book club. An AMAZING book. A book that was just absolutely fantastic WOW.                 Lily King’s novel Euphoria is based on one tiny part of Margaret … Continue reading →

On Saturday, July 11, my husband drove us to Bryce City/Rubys Inn, Utah, which is a teeny outpost just north of Bryce Canyon National Park. We spent Sunday in the park, hiking and gazing at hoodoos. The park has a … Continue reading →

Like a lot of people, I’m a huge fan of Michael Lewis. Last summer, I read his newest book, Flash Boys, in a delirious, happy haze. That book made my Top Ten Best Books list of 2014.       … Continue reading →