I bask in this radiant American rite. I see it as honoring a helping hand in difficult times, which we all need at some point in our lives.
Month: November 2025
Shame on UCLA
Leaders at UCLA are trying to pull out of a longterm deal they had with the Rose Bowl, in hopes of fleeing to some gleaming new castle down in Inglewood, owned by Stan Kroenke, yet another billionaire weirdo with more money than Zeus.
Belly Up!
It’s not even Thanksgiving and already my phone smells of onions. Note to self: “Could phone colognes be an actual thing?” End of note. FYI, I was making a big bucket of red beans and rice the other day. There are just some dishes that you crave on soggy autumn afternoons, and they usually come … Continue reading Belly Up!
The Shirt Off My Back
The best part was the passer-by who spotted me literally giving Suze the shirt off my back. He got the biggest laugh out of it, then gladly snapped a keepsake photo for us when we asked.
The $25 Smoothie
We are blessed with rain this season. First, the deep, beautiful soaking we received in October, which left the hillsides full of new grasses and clover. As the anniversary of the wildfires approaches, I cannot think of a more soothing sight than hillsides and hiking trails that are soft and damp. We’re due that kind … Continue reading The $25 Smoothie
Hero Heat
If right now is the golden era of greed and bad taste — and you could certainly argue that — the ’60s and ’70s were the golden age of popular music.
November is a Mood
Get out your heavy socks, a nice blanket and good book. November seems especially suited to that.
Bless the Beasts and the Children
By the way, they double-gowned me at the hospital during my recent stay — one gown for the front, another for the back.