I was walking to my bus stop on Monday morning, about 7:45 AM, when up ahead of me I see a very big brown black-tipped tail Coyote jogging across the street running west. I was pretty surprised. It was incredible to me how big it was. At first I wished I was closer but then I was glad I was back where I was so it didn't see or smell me ( Read more... )

Looks like the storm, Noel, will be hitting the east coast on Saturday. Boston is predicted to get hit with 50 to 70 MPH winds and 4 to 5 inches of rain. This is a HUGE amount of wind and water. It's called a Nor'easter. Get your supply of fresh water, food, and flashlights ready tonight!

http://media.myfoxboston.com/sports/playoffs.html

My brother and sister-in-law have evacuated their home in northern San Diego. There are no hotels available so they moved into my brother's office ( Read more... )

I'm going to an apple orchard to pick apples and play among the trees, with my 88 year old father, my friend, and her twins (14 months tomorrow). Dad goes for the apples. I go for the walk in the fields - to feel my feet on the grass and to touch the trees. However, this time, I expect to spend most of my time chasing and gathering wild boys ( Read more... )

I saw "Golden Door" on Friday night. It's a Martin Sorcese film; a love story and fantasy about immigrants leaving Italy and coming to the USA - and their experience at Ellis Island. Very interesting film. Worth seeing. The milk sense was beautiful ( Read more... )

How many of you knew about this (excellent alternative) job site?

www.idealist.org

Rufus' newest CD is released today. I hope it will be my Mother's Day gift this weekend. (hint-hint)

My office is having a party next Thursday and the theme is Mexican. Someone is making guacamole (a true Mexican man); someone is making Salsa (a true Italian and Greek woman); someone is bringing wine (a person who knows the owner of a local liquor store); and then there is me. Please post some suggestions of what I can bring to the party. We are ( Read more... )

I had a new toilet installed and a new toilet seat. I named it "The Magic Toilet Seat" because it closes on it's own. You gently nudge it in the direction and let go. Then it slowly lowers itself and the quietly closes. No loud bang. Just gentle silence.