I just wanted to send out a big thank you to the people who have written to see how I’ve been (eh), ask if I’ve seen a chiropractic doctor (not yet), and to find out how the computer situation is (better). More soon, and many, many thanks. And the Sunday Self...

Redwood creek Pino Noir. Surprisingly good.HeatherViaPhone

I should get more sleep. My husband will crack up when he sees this because, when he’s home, I generally get eight hours (without which, you really don’t want to be around me…really). When he’s gone, though, I putter. I am able to putter my circuitous way around the house, putting up pictures, making things right, gradually going through drawers and filling boxes with Things To Go Elsewhere–not that they ever GET...

I’m typing today while our babysitter sits outside, watching the boys swim. They are goofy and they have both inherited a love for (and a talent with) music. They are also genetically programmed to be completely ridiculous. They are making up songs at the tops of their lungs, but unlike other kids I’ve heard who just do this to make noise, they are working out choruses and refrains. They are actually and truly making music. They...

I don’t usually post about books here, but I need to send out thanks to my NorCal buddy Madame Liederhosen who sent me the book The Time Traveler’s WifeI’ve been in a very weird zone for the last 36 hours since finishing the book. I know I’m far from the first to be affected by the book…the word “haunting” comes to mind…and maybe it’s just because I recently turned 40 and that age seems to...

Yes.I’ve been busy writing. And–in fact–I’m going to go take a break for my hands and wrists because I’ve spent the morning working (to make up for writing during the week days) and I’m SORE! There will be more soon, though, I promise. I’ve been WEAVING now too–I warped the loom ALL BY MYSELF. Can you tell I’m proud?! Off to shower (You’ll be happier,...