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I remember a Scholastic magazine article I read in fifth grade on Mahatma Gandhi which detailed how he led India’s movement of nonviolent resistance and helped the country gain independence. Over the years, that article stayed with me as I was impressed that such a little man could have such a big impact. I madeContinue reading “My Passage to India: February 2023”

The other evening while having drinks, my friend casually mentioned, “I was cooking Fidel lunch as he’s been finicky about what he’ll put in his mouth…” I could only look on incredulously and remark, “You were doing what?” “Well, cooking is cheaper than buying those little gourmet cans,” he retorted. “Those cases are expensive andContinue reading “Dog Man: November 2022”

My family recently took a dream cruise to Alaska, home of the amazing Mendenhall Glacier and Endicott Arms, majestic bald eagles, fierce black bears and the cunning COVID calamity. Whoa there, back up the bus! You read right. Out of 13 family members who boarded this love boat, about seven of us came home withContinue reading “COVID Cruise Calamity: September 2022”

Summer is my favorite season in Palm Springs. The tourists have flocked back home, lengthy lines have subsided at local eateries (some of which close for a siesta), and a general sense of calmness settles upon the city. Alas, this world of well-being does come with a bit of heat, but at least it’s aContinue reading “It’s a Dry Heat: August 2022”

After three years of lockdown, I venture to say that more than a few of us are pontificating the pondering of placement of our toes back into the vacation pond. Having just returned from Egypt and Greece, I can safely say – it’s time to get back on that horse, or in my case, camel.Continue reading “Get Back On That Camel: June 2022”

Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth, but I’d venture to say, Palm Springs is one of the most friendly places on the planet. And, as we traverse these “times that try men’s souls” to quote Thomas Paine, there ain’t nuthin’ wrong with that. Yes, I can already hear the “How can you makeContinue reading “Just Say “Hi”: March 2022″

I have never considered myself to be “outdoorsy.” I mean, sure I liked to camp every now and then, and I appreciated the wide open spaces, but I am not one of those REI-inspired, granola-eating, wool sock-wearing kinda people. Then, I moved to Palm Springs. Throughout my life I had been drawn to the magnificentContinue reading “Take a Hike: February 2022”

A little good can go a long way. I discovered this over recent months as frustration with issues like homelessness, COVID and the divisiveness in this country began to weigh on my shoulders like a 10 pound sack of russets. I wondered, “What could I, one small speck of a human being, do to improveContinue reading “Good Deed Doing: January 2022”

Giving Thanks: December 2021 It’s not often that you’re given a second chance, but I’m smart enough to know – when it happens, carpe diem! It is because of this opportunity redux that I now find myself giving thanks for gifts I didn’t realize were right in front of me. My understanding of the importanceContinue reading “PS Posts”