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TV: The Curse
That was a weird ride ; I’m glad I stayed on it. One way or another, The Curse will haunt you. #5Stars #TV
Mar 30, 20241 min read
TV: True Detective, Night Country
I liked it. I like any decent show set in a snow-bound wilderness. (Hey Susan – Alaska !) #4Stars #TV
Mar 30, 20241 min read
Worm Moon (March 25, 2024)
This moon was hard to catch, peeking out for brief moments before the clouds closed in. I was feeling under the weather, but my...
Mar 25, 20241 min read


Laser tag free-for-all
You didn’t expect to see laser tag here, did you? This was the “cheap and fun” portion of my team onsite in NYC. Not my usual vibe, but...
Mar 24, 20241 min read


AirFly bluetooth audio transmitter
Who has corded headphones anymore? , This little guy connects seamlessly to my Pixel Buds, so I don’t have to use flimsy airplane...
Mar 3, 20241 min read


Admitting you’re zonked
This is the zombie face of someone who’s trying to be a good tourist – but just needs sleep. I had a free day in London after a week of...
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Podcast: Radiolab, The Interstitium
I mean, WHAT??? The discovery of a new organ in the human body deserves five stars. This blows my mind, and maybe explains some of the...
Feb 24, 20241 min read


Friends who get you
Well done, Elizabeth. You’ve crushed gifting like it’s your superpower. I don’t know how you found the two most perfect t-shirts in...
Feb 24, 20241 min read
Snow Moon (Feb 24, 2024)
So named for the heavy snowfall typical during this time. Pre-global warming, I guess. Also the smallest full moon of 2024 , as the moon...
Feb 24, 20241 min read


Colorado #6: Valentines and birthdays
Handmade valentines and chocolates are going on my list of small gestures that bring big joy; this touched my heart. I arrived February...
Feb 23, 20241 min read


Watercourse Way, Palo Alto
My new happy place. An hour in a private sauna and tub room costs $60 on weekends; I wish I could visit every week. I take the first...
Feb 4, 20241 min read


Extended (not belated) gifting
“Belated” is a terrible word; I love deferred gestures and gifts to brighten the emotional lull after a birthday or holiday. I was...
Feb 4, 20241 min read


Vegamour Hair Growth Serum
Yes it works. After applying Vegamour daily for several months, the thin spots at my temples and crown filled in and my scalp was much...
Feb 3, 20241 min read


Montana, January 2024
A very nice father-daughter visit. We snow-shoed, ate, did a bunch of NYT crosswords in record time, ate, hiked, admired the full moon ,...
Jan 27, 20241 min read
Podcast: Losing It
Probably the best-reported podcast I’ve heard about health, weight and dieting. Listen to the first episode, When a Calorie isn’t a...
Jan 27, 20241 min read
Wolf Moon (Jan 25, 2024)
This first full moon of 2024 is the Wolf Moon, named for the time of year when the howling of wolves was often heard. I’m watching from...
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Moon Quest 2024
I’m on a mission to appreciate every full moon this year. Moon Tools Add moon phases to Google Calendar Moon phase app for Android |...
Jan 25, 20241 min read


Birthdays with cake
Birthday do-over! When I finally reached Missoula after a 36-hour travel fiasco, this delicious chocolate-raspberry cake was waiting for...
Jan 25, 20241 min read


Birthdays without cake
I didn’t plan this pity party. I thought I’d be curled up on the couch in Montana, writing a warm and grateful birthday reflection....
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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