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Embracing spooky season
I say NO! to horror and gore , but yes to chills and thrills this time of year. Here’s a starter list: Podcasts and Audio: Spooked –...
Oct 15, 20231 min read
Future Self Visualization
Don’t be surprised if you get emotional . The “meet your future self” guided meditation is one of the most powerful and revelatory...
Oct 15, 20231 min read
TV: The Bear
Is it too late to start saying “Yes, Chef?” I guess that’s what I get for holding out. I finally watched The Bear ; it was better and...
Oct 15, 20231 min read
Podcast: Wiser Than Me
The wisdom, wit and grace of these ladies almost makes me look forward to my “third act,” should I be so lucky. Jane Fonda was my...
Oct 7, 20231 min read
TV: Foundation
Requires full attention to track the plot, with all the jumping across time and planets. If you like sci fi, Apple TV’s Foundation has...
Oct 7, 20231 min read
TV: Slow Horses
Yes, another spy show – but Apple TV’s Slow Horses sucked me in. Standish is a badass; leave it to the middle-aged woman to get stuff...
Oct 7, 20231 min read

Humans outliving dogs
Gracie was my best buddy and co-pilot for 14 years. I said goodbye to her four years ago today, and it broke my heart. She was always...
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Colorado, again
These scenes from my running route are the only photos I took on this visit. Maybe I didn’t think of it because everything felt...
Oct 1, 20231 min read
All things Tig Notaro
There was lot of Tig this weekend. The highlight was a live show with Leah, Seppi and Fifi at Chautauqua auditorium in Boulder. We...
Oct 1, 20231 min read
Podcast: The Girlfriends
As far as True Crime podcasts go, The Girlfriends is a well-told story excavated by the women who lived it, highlighting cultural...
Sep 24, 20231 min read
Podcast: Make the Good Times Last
You have to be in the right mood to enjoy Hidden Brain . The 4 a.m. Sunday slot on my local public radio station is the right mental...
Sep 10, 20231 min read
Podcast: The Retrievals (Serial)
I mean… WHAT? Every healthcare professional should listen to this podcast , as a reminder to pay attention when patients say something...
Sep 10, 20231 min read


Vessi Waterproof Shoes
I’ve been on an epic quest for waterproof shoes that are lightweight and comfortable enough for travel and daily wear. Finally, I had a...
Aug 26, 20231 min read

Trader Joe’s Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Another frozen puck that melts into savory goodness . (See French Onion Soup .) #5Stars #Food #TraderJoes
Aug 19, 20231 min read


Podcast: The Power of Awe
My awe is the quiet, deep-in-the-soul kind , not the yell-out-loud and post-it-to-YouTube kind. (Still love ya, Double Rainbow Guy .) ...
Aug 13, 20231 min read


Montana family visit
We hiked behind the house at dawn , then took refuge from the wildfire smoke and daytime heat. Drove with Dad to his favorite day-hiking...
Aug 6, 20231 min read

Chirp Wheel
Ohhhhhhh yeah. The 3-pack is back magic: The 10″ is the cracker. The 6″ is the loosener. The 4″ is the neck stretcher. You will...
Jul 22, 20231 min read
Podcast: Radiolab, Man Against Horse
Running and butts, is really what it’s about. This is one of my favorite standalone episodes , probably because they say “ butts ” a...
Jul 22, 20231 min read
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