I used a drug a couple weeks ago and got busted for it. Before you start thinking, “I knew it! I always told you she was on something!” allow me to explain. It’s true that I used the drug while writing a column, but it wasn’t what you think. The drug I used wasn’t mind [...]

I know it’s trendy to trash reality shows and swear we never waste our time on them, but I will admit to watching more than one episode of America’s Got Talent. While I hate the way they draw out giving the results or how they make fun of the less than talented – especially when [...]

I love airplanes. There is something almost sacred about flying. So often I hear stories about people being seated next to someone who changed their life. There are also lots of jokes and eye rolling about ending up with the seatmate from hell, but I guess I have been fortunate. I’ve done a lot of [...]

I am writing this in the midst of a heat wave. I am definitely not a California girl no matter how you look at it. Or at me! Anything over 25 Celsius and I have about as much energy as a noodle. I know people from warmer climes feel sorry for northern dwellers, but I [...]

I was in an airport awhile ago, when I saw a man sitting in one of those shoe shine chairs getting his shoes shined. I guess I didn’t need to mention that last part; after all, it would be kind of silly to sit in a shoe shine chair and not be getting your shoes [...]