Published inILLUMINATIONThe seduction of a fragrance rose is forever trueNo matter how beautiful a bouquet of roses looks when purchased from a florist, something is always missing — the seductive, deep…Jun 2, 20241Jun 2, 20241
Published inILLUMINATIONAn expected splash of color in a winter gardenFor more than 40 years my camellias have been a predictable Barbie pink — until this year.Feb 21, 20241Feb 21, 20241
Published inILLUMINATIONSpoons from travels far and wideMy New Year’s resolution was simple: polish the silver spoons.Jan 3, 20241Jan 3, 20241
Published inRaising a Beautiful MindDon’t call individuals SchizophrenicsWhy do we define people with mental illness by their diagnosis? That is not who they are. They have schizophrenia — they are not…Aug 28, 2023Aug 28, 2023
Published inThe ShortformThe Simple Pleasure of One Ripe TomatoA perfectly round beefsteak tomato from the garden.Aug 11, 20231Aug 11, 20231
Published inILLUMINATIONWhen did the stars in my son’s life burn out?I stepped through the door knowing my universe had experienced a tectonic shift.Aug 10, 20231Aug 10, 20231
Published inILLUMINATIONGarden surprises that turn into grand out-of-this-world fruitThere it was, a baby watermelon birthing itself on the vine.Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Published inILLUMINATIONI Had to Say, No, to Save My Son’s LifeA number appeared on my phone from Riverside, California. I almost let it go to voicemail. Except my son’s mental health court hearing was…Jun 30, 20234Jun 30, 20234
Published inTea with Mother NatureMagnificent Apple blossomsThe apple tree is just astounding. It has exploded with blossoms thanks to the wettest California winter in decades. The rains wiped out…May 19, 20231May 19, 20231
Published inILLUMINATIONWhy disability advocates suing California’s CARE Act are wrongMy son had his first psychotic break while away at college. He was 21.Mar 30, 2023Mar 30, 2023
