An Epiphany

An Epiphany

What a delight. Epiphany Jordan, author of Somebody Hold Me, reached out unexpectedly that she was in Los Angeles. This was the first time I’d be meeting Epiphany in person. It felt special! We organized a morning beach walk and geeked out together on guess what? The...
My Return to Light

My Return to Light

A Friendly Reminder A few weeks ago I had a Zoom call at 5:00pm with my friends, Carmen and Stella. We began with a quick check in.  “How are you?”  I went first. I told them that I was having the typical feelings that occur at sundown. “You know, despair and a sense...
My Take on “National Dessert Day”

My Take on “National Dessert Day”

Today is National Dessert Day. It’s nice to have someone pump their fist at my choice to have dessert given how much of a fan I am. (Nondairy ice cream in a bowl with sliced bananas is my latest crave.)   I also have to notice how often I want dessert: Every damn...
Apt Advice for Yogis and Cuddlers

Apt Advice for Yogis and Cuddlers

On Sunday, my friend Tamara invited me to go to Griffith Park for donation-based yoga and a nature walk – all guided by a lovely human being named Michelle Chua. Michelle’s guidance was kind and loving. She had a gifted way with words as she invited us to...
Two Flirts and Two Dogs

Two Flirts and Two Dogs

As a non-married person with no kids in a family-oriented neighborhood, I found myself feeling lonely as I would go on local errands or take walks. Disconnected. That’s why I set a goal with my coach, Angela, having to do with being more neighborly. I told her I would...