9/11 “Ten Seconds”
9/11 “Ten Seconds” This is going to be a tough week. We will be constantly reminded of the events 25 years ago. The videos of the planes crashing, the countless still photos of streets and people covered in gray dust,… (READ MORE)
Three Gentlemen
“Three Gentlemen” Ten years ago, I wrote an essay about the three important women in my life and called it “The Old Girls.” I was in my early sixties and the youngest “girl,” Jennie, was in her late eighties. The… (READ MORE)
My 3 Cents
“Long Time Out” September 29, 2022 was the last time I published a “My 3 Cents.” I suppose so much has happened over time, but like the daily news which I watched religiously for years and the Sunday New… (READ MORE)
My 3 Cents
My 3 Cents Marilyn Deserves Better I was surprised when I read the news this morning that Joyce Carol Oates’ book “Blonde” had been made into a feature film. Netflix financed the project and also… (READ MORE)
My 3 Cents “Why Art?”
Why Art? I have a meeting soon with my State Representative. As a Washington State Commissioner for the Arts [ArtsWA] I had met with Norma Smith twice before; once on Arts & Heritage Day in Olympia in 2016 for maybe… (READ MORE)