Montréal is oil & water; old French traditions contrasting with western sensibilities, all of which happen in the context of a land taken from indigenous tribes (the subext of modern North America).
Everything in Montreal is in French. All street signs, all menus, all overheard conversations. Everyone speaks perfect English – even perfect Canadian, eh. Continue Reading
My Great-Great Grandmother, Thisbe Reed, was one of the early Mormon pioneers who persecuted. They fled everything they knew and loved, into the western frontier, so that they could live life on their own terms. This was a profound act of Soul Anarchy. Continue Reading
“When did you leave the church?”
I’ve never liked the question; it assumes too much….
Soul Anarchy runs deep in my blood. I love that I’ve descended from Mormon pioneers. They were so goddamn determined to live life on their own terms, that they packed their essentials into handcarts, and hauled them across the plains, into the Rocky Mountains….
Continue Reading
She takes a sip of my refilled glass. Todd asks her again- “How do you want that cooked?” “One hundred ninety degrees”, she tersely replies. “You guys should have a thermometer back there”.
Now I understand who everyone is and what is best for them. Continue Reading
I realize that from a distance, it may be difficult to know what I value and know to be true.
Everyone knows that nylons and heels are part of my uniform, but the loose tie is every bit as important.
Like wine, hosiery can be one of life’s finer pleasures. A luxury, a sensual indulgence – sure, you don’t need it, but… you really should treat yourself. Here are five criteria I consider when I evaluate hosiery…. Fit… Feel … Look … cost … Longevity… Continue Reading
David Crosby died today. He had one hell of a run: he beat diabetes, liver failure, hepatitis, a couple of heart attacks, and made 81 laps around the sun.
He also made some beautiful music along the way. Continue Reading
… took a few hours to visit the Johnson Space Center. I’ve grown up fascinated with spaceflight. Some of my favorite toys as a child were models of the Mercury 9, Saturn 5, and Space Shuttle. I watched every Space Shuttle launch… Continue Reading