Expat turned Desert Rat in Palm Desert

This is, as we all acknowledge, the strangest of times. We are all confined to the barracks…

Stories on Growing Up in the South

Perhaps this isn’t the right time to write stories about growing up in the South during segregation but…

Travel Destinations Calling Your Name

Rio de Janeiro is known for two (out of four) of the most famous beaches in the world…

Art Galleries: A Safe Haven Option

Being an anglophile, I find a good “cuppa” soothing when things are going sideways…

On a pre-quarantine visit to Tennessee, we decided to stop for brunch in….

As I stare out the window of my mountain quarantine cabin on Day One too many, I am…

The Rise of the Sober Curious Movement

If you’re like me, January 1st meant coming off a continuous run of nonstop eating and drinking…

Quarantine Crisis Mode

I was going to write about something entirely different today but I just…

Anybody who has read my stuff knows I have a quirky sense of humor that can...