Let me tell you about hummingbirds. My mother loved them. She loved all birds but especially hummingbirds. She was fascinated by their speed, their ability to hover, their amazing talent for drinking bright red sugar…
Browsing Category Chart Harmony
Happy Birthday Charlsie
Happy birthday, Charlsie. Today you would’ve turned 85. The whole Mother’s Day weekend-slash-your birthday thing is always an interesting negotiation of emotions while I watch others celebrate their mothers or being celebrated as mothers… and…
Charlsie’s Enoughness
Charlsie (May 11, 1933 – December 28, 2000) would’ve hated this photo. She would’ve been mad at me for sharing it. She would say that Art looked good but then she would provide a list…
Mercury RetroGRACE
No secret: I grew up in a New Age household. My mom was a world-famous astrologer and when I got picked on by bullies at school there was never the typical, “Oh, honey, they’re just…
I Has a Ring
I first moved to Los Angeles in August of 1993. Yes, August. In a U-Haul. With my estranged daddy and 13-year-old kitty. Towing my badass car behind (yes, the same car I *still* drive). Five…
Opposite of Grace
What’s the opposite of grace? I put spiritual grace above most things. I like to endure hardships (if I must) with grace and an open heart. So why is it that, physically, I am the…
Happy Girl/Saturn Return
Okay, I’m a super happy girl! We’re now finished with prereads for A New Tomorrow and I’m going to be able to cast a half-dozen or so roles this weekend, based on the rockstar job…
Happy Birthday, Mom
Today would’ve been Charlsie’s 71st birthday. It’s so odd to imagine Mom in her 70s… but I guess it’s odd to imagine her in her 20s or 30s too. I only got to know Mom…
Charlsie Story
I buy lottery tickets. And every time I check the numbers, I’m sure I’ll win something. Every time. I laugh at myself, realizing this is just a very silly little ritual that will only ever…
Numerology for Novices (Spring 1998)
I’ll let you in on a little secret. When I meet you, I ask for your birthday for two reasons. One: I want to put you on my birthday card list. Two: I want to…