Category Archives: My Thoughts
The West
I’m a west coast girl. Sure, I was born in Boston… but my roots are firmly planted in California. Albeit, Hawaii was home for 15 yrs. This is where it was all happening in the 1960’s. Music, movies, surfing, and … Continue reading
Frank Lloyd Wright
Some called him Frank Lloyd Wrong. Pioneers generally do have to overcome obstacles and this genius never looked back. He identified with Beethoven and like the great composer, Frank Lloyd Wright created his own symphonies in the form of architecture. “Mankind needs both … Continue reading
Lesley Gore Tribute
“You Don’t Own Me” and “Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows”, originally sung by Lesley Gore, are my two new videos for the 2015 Unplugged series… the relearning of 100 songs I sang in the 60’s! Stunning news rang out when Lesley Gore … Continue reading
Aloha in Las Vegas
It was very early on a dark, cloudy morning. LA was shrouded in a thick marine layer, one day after my little grandson, Nico, turned 9-months old. Five hours on the road meant to me, pack a picnic! A bunch of … Continue reading
Bad In Plaid
We love plaid! Royal Stewart is the tartan I wore while rehearsing “Call Me” on the Milton Berle Show, 1966. The Beach Boys Pendleton shirt is almost as beloved as the band that made it famous. The magnificent Alexander McQueen … Continue reading
Lola, my Granddogger
Lola, an 8-year old English bulldog, stayed with me for the first time three weeks ago. I’ve known her since she was a puppy. Every time I’d visit my daughter in LA, while I was living in Hawaii, Lola and … Continue reading
Snake In The Grass
There are always consequences of our actions. Just yesterday I changed out the song on the home page of my website to the cover I did of “Don’t Bring Me Down”, written by Jeff Lynne. My favorite line in it, … Continue reading
The Giving Trees
A quote from my son, when he was 17: “Trees are anything you want them to be. They are always willing to let you climb on them, and there are always new branches to learn to climb on every tree.” … Continue reading
Vibrant Pink Bunny
My little granddaughter was born in the Chinese Astrology Year of the Rabbit. She is my very own Bunny! This little pink bunny symbolizes the joy children receive celebrating Easter with the ritual of Easter Egg Hunts, dipping cooked eggs … Continue reading
The Ides of March – March 15, 2013
In the original Roman calendar, March was the first month of the year. The Ides, always near the midpoint of the month, were determined by the Full Moon between the 13th and 15th. Then came the assassination of Julius Caesar … Continue reading