The rain stopped long enough for this wild view… Yes, those are clouds dipping way down in front of the mountains.

There was once a time when one’s heart would stop upon hearing the casualty count after an air disaster. One would read or watch coverage of the accident and wait in fear for the death count. While watching  [more...]

Unlike retailers, I tend to wait until after Thanksgiving before thinking about Christmas. So, here we are — Thanksgiving has come and gone, I’m beginning to put together my shopping list… and starting  [more...]

She was 85 years old when she died today–a grand and brassy lady who could be a dame or a vamp, a frump or an object of lust. The actress sustained her long career by repeatedly reinventing herself. Starting as a  [more...]