September 22nd is my father’s birthday. He would have been 91 this year. In his memory, I thought I’d revisit this personal story and share a dose of his philosophy, which I think is relevant for anyone. (This borrows from a post sent to Bordertown Publishing subscribers five years ago.)… read more... 
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... 
As we enter August, and I prepare for my own backpacking excursion in the High Sierra, I thought I’d share this excerpted personal story from Ilse Noir in Dare to be Fabulous. It concludes with a perfect DTBF prompt for all of you to consider during the hot summer weather.… read 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... 
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... 
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... 
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...