Talks, perspectives, rallies, and an acid party

In the last month, I presented another talk about my mother’s life and her CIA memoir; recorded a personal essay for NPR’s Perspectives program in Northern California; participated in SAG-AFTRA union rallies and picketing events; and discovered myself in a Star Trek acid party. Wait, what? (Yes. More on that.)… read more...

A CIA book review, soirées, and more

“Wow,” was all I could say when I read a book review of Six Car Lengths Behind an Elephant in the CIA’s own publication. My family spent most of our lives keeping the secret. Now, there’s a memoir, a CIA book review, and invitations to speak at soirées and events.… read more...

Maurine Kornfeld deserves SI cover, not Martha Stewart

81-year-old Martha Stewart graces the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition this year, which is making all kinds of news. Most people seem to think it’s great. I generally don’t pay attention to this sort of thing, but I have a response this time: Maurine Kornfeld deserves the cover. Who… read more...

Spring yourself!

I’m taking the metaphor of spring to heart. With my mother entering hospice and passing away in late January, winter was a time of deepening my spiritual practice, connecting with Source, and relishing in the vitality of the present. I tuned into my instincts and asked the Universe for flow.… read more...

10 common grammar mistakes

Did you know that March 4 is National Grammar Day? I looked it up and got this little bit of history: “The day was established in 2008 by Martha Brockenbrough, the founder of the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar. The day’s motto is: ‘It’s not only a date,… read more...