Today is the last day of my 30's. Since my friends have been turning 40 for years, you'd think I'd be prepared for this. Parties and presents and "happy birthday's" are a distraction, and they are wonderful, because when I sit down and think about it, the idea of turning 40 … [Read more...]
Dad’s the Word on Dinner
Lest you think I am a big wino who would rather surf Facebook with a cold glass of pinot grigio in my hand than play with my children, let it be known that I am pretty a kick-ass wingman in LEGO Star Wars on Wii. Still, I like to be sarcastic when a camera is stuck into my … [Read more...]
That Smell Can Save Your Life
Gas leak or smelly flowers? Dead grass. Flies. Air bubbles in the street when it's raining. The smell of decay. All of the above can be indicators of a natural gas leak. Yesterday when I walked home from dropping off Kid 1 at school I noticed a foul smell in … [Read more...]
Forever Young and Sober, Please
Several years ago a colleague of mine said that I was "irrepressible." After I looked that word up, I was flattered. It means that you can't keep me down. Make fun of me, shatter my fantasies, burst my bubble, but I'll create a new one. And so, even though my parenting … [Read more...]
Reyes Adobe Days Are Coming
If you've ever been in or near Agoura Hills, you will have seen the words "Reyes Adobe." It's an exit off the 101 Freeway, a north-south artery through town, a once-cursed bridge, a park, and a museum. Reyes Adobe is a cornerstone of heritage in the city, and because … [Read more...]