When I was 24 I moved from New Haven to Pasadena. I packed everything I wanted to bring with me into a bunch of big boxes and shipped them via UPS to the site of my new unseen apartment on Cordova Street, blocks from Colorado, a mile from CalTech. It would have been romantic and … [Read more...]
An Abundance of Caution
This morning I stood in the empty amphitheatre at my boys' elementary school, listening to the morning announcements with tears in my eyes. I have a standing meeting with the principal every Tuesday. We wait until the morning dropoff madness is over, until the kids are … [Read more...]
I’m a Happy California Homeowner in The Bubble
Agoura Hills, CA. Sometimes it looks like a fairy tale. When I married my husband, he already owned his own house, so I assumed ownership too but it never felt quite real. After going through the whole process of selling that house and buying our new one (with the help of our … [Read more...]
HOP Movie Review: Afternoon Delight
A bored housewife takes in a down-on-her luck stripper who turns out to be newly sober and oh, also a "full-service sex worker." What could possibly go wrong? Uncomfortably realistic in many ways, "Afternoon Delight" showcases the formidable acting chops of Katherine Hahn … [Read more...]
All I Want Is Nothing To Do
Last night I went to see the Indigo Girls concert in Los Angeles. Besides being the first time I've seen them live without Lisa in a many years, the show was meaningful because it always is to me, since I love their music so much. But it was this song and its great … [Read more...]
