One side spoke of solitude, of going it alone. From 22 miles away, it whispered that if the solo flight is what you’re after, it can be a lovely existence. It recalled a truth often found in songs and movies, in poems and quotes – a truth that say…

Three things I think are ginormous rip-offs: floor mats for your car, sodas and lip gloss. Apparently I wear high-heeled shoes far too often, because I’ve managed to wear a hole in my driver’s side floor mat just below the gas pedal, a.k.a. right …

I have a thing for big hair. Glam rockers from 80s hair bands, less glammy musicians from metal bands, hair product (shout out to root lifter), hair color – you name it, I probably dig it. It’s been a running joke for years that I have Texas hair …

Details are important. They’re not always fun, but they’re important. Truth tidbit: one of my pet peeves is when I send a clear email outlining X, Y and Z, complete with bullets containing as few words as possible, and then receive a phone call fr…

Many a bird, duck and what have you are taking flight as of late. The southland skies are their highway, and they maneuver it gracefully.Last week, I saw close to 100 backlit by the morning sun. Today, a more nimble gathering of 20 was framed agai…

I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later. The same way I’ll have earthquakes on the brain for a few months leading up to a seismic event (which has been the case for a while now — you’ve been warned), I’ll have a feeling about my car. Withi…

My subjects were plentiful and diverse, cooperative and encouraging. The light was behaving. I’ve had it in my head for about six months now that I’d tackle another photography day. The last one was far too long ago — Laguna Beach in 2011. I thou…

Sometimes the unexpected moments in a day are the ones that you end up being the most thankful for. Maybe they’re things you didn’t see coming that surprise you with a moment of happiness. They could be things that you know you need to do at work …

The start of a new year often shines a spotlight on the things we know we need to do over the next 12 months, or on the path to doing those things.My weather app informed me a while ago that there is no rain in my future for the next week. On one …

Nothing like starting off a new year by accidentally almost killing my beloved, spry Golden Pothos I lovingly named Eggs. Eggs and I were united a few months back after our agency moved into our new building. I went over to the nearby Lowe’s to ad…