Autumn reminds me of change and passing time. My acquaintance with this season is a pleasant, calm sort of familiarity. As the saying goes, “This is not my first rodeo.” I am growing into a contentment in this time of life that matches this season perfectly. As a creative spirit trained in scientific method, I […]
Does Maturity Modify Truth?
Men are territorial in a different way than women. It is not that women do not defend what is theirs. But the theirs which they defend are people and not places, are relationships and not cultural constructs. I have understood this since my time spent on Cayo Santiago as an undergraduate student. Some of our behaviors […]
Of Rocks and Women Born
One of the sites visited during a recent “drive-about” was Rock Art Ranch south of the area between Winslow and Holbrook. I think the canyon we visited is now called Bell Cow Canyon. Kokopelli, the flute player, beaver, eagle, and various hoofed and horned ungulates decorate the canyon walls with what might have been […]
Containing, Storing, Shipping
First let me clarify that this is a non-sponsored post. I was however invited to a pre-opening luncheon and tour of the store with other Tucson bloggers and to the private opening celebration at The Container Store at the Tucson Mall where all attendees were given small gifts. All opinions are my own. Containing and storing […]
Children Tasered, Sometimes to Death
Tasers were introduced as an alternative to shooting someone with bullets because their use can be lethal but is less lethal than bullets. Tasers are less likely to kill the person tased than shooting that person with bullets from a gun. Less likely, but still a lethal tool for stopping someone from an action that […]
My Cat Went Mad While I Was Away
Jujubee, the Siamese, and Itty Bitty Gray Kitty are shy kitties and most people, if it wasn’t for the litter box, would never know I had cats. They, in fact, are downright anti-social. I didn’t think it could get worse. It did. While I was away at #BlogHer13 and then vacationing in MN with my […]