Do Some Good: Do Some Bad
Last week I went to the doctor because my left arm and my right leg felt like they had fallen asleep and wouldn’t wake…
Do Some Good: Go Back to 5th Grade
Being the middle child has one major advantage: You get to have a big sister and a little sister all at once! I like…
Do Some Good: It’s Hammer Time
When was the last time you asked your best friend to carpool to Compton? For me, it was when Carmen and I decided to…
Desert Fever: Road Trip to Salvation Mountain
Last Friday, my little sister and I headed down to Palm Springs for the weekend. When I told her I’d be waking her up…
Desert Fever: Sound Bath at the Integratron
I used to view the desert as the kind of place where you don’t stray far from the swimming pool. I should know better….
Anaconda Part V: Journey to the Secret Waterfalls
For months, my brother-in-law has been telling me tales about some secret waterfalls near Los Angeles. Not just any secret waterfalls. These waterfalls are…
The Last Poppy
I have this fantasy. I am running through a field of golden poppies. No shoes. Just soft velvety flowers underneath my feet. The skirt…
Three Tickets to NASCAR
By now, I’ve told you stories about a Christmas tree bonfire, a magical fairy, a blue-bellied lizard and a house with eyes. Now I’m…
Once Upon a Time in the Desert
As promised in my previous post, I’d like to tell you another story. This one is about a magical fairy, a blue-bellied lizard, and…
Christmas Tree Bonfire at Dockweiler Beach
It’s been four months since my last post, and I’m feeling a little overwhelmed because I have so many stories to tell you. Right…