There is something about red shoes, maybe it’s just me, but I don’t think  so. I have shoes in every color and red shoes always get the most attention, even above the sparklers, of which I also have many. Red demands attention. That’s why it the color of high alerts. I have a dozen or so pairs of red shoes (yes I know I have a problem—but there is no Shoes Anonymous – there is a SA, but well—that’s another addiction and I’m pleading the 5th ;o) I realize I didn’t NEED another pair of red shoes or any shoes for that matter. But I was in NYC for my birthd ..read more

Karen Carpenter’s death happened before I was of an age to be affected by the loss of great talent. Prince and George Michael however made me sad. Its odd to morn the loss of people we didn’t personally know. (Plus I was totally expecting to marry one of them when I was in High School— yes I know—but I was in High School, don’t judge) But in a way we do know great artists, they spoke to us with music. You must have an ice cube for a heart not to hear Karen Carpenter sing “Rainy days and Mondays always get me down… “ and not feel at least a bit mellon collie.  I heard this song this last w ..read more

We’ve all done it—admit it. Those silly online quizzes that let you know how old you look. How long you will live. And really who don’t want to know what super hero they are? (Wonder Women by the way) I’m sure I’ve sold my soul to the devil every time I press the key that links me to one of those prompts – but they are such silly fun timewasters, designed to entice us.  Yes, I’m sure something evil is happening every time I succumb to one of these quizzes. Since on some level we all want love and to be loved, I was curious who I was in a relationship with, with Brad Pitt newly single and ..read more

I would be lying to say I have never used retail therapy to soothe my soul. Sometimes positive affirmations are not enough to get you past a bad day… week…month. ‘I’ll buy a pair of red pumps and dance ‘…. and if needed depending on the situation ‘on your grave.’ I know this is not how the quote goes but this is my version. Unfortunately, there are a few situations that a new pair of heels doesn’t quite do the trick.  Fancy shoes have always lifted my sprits, and make me feel like I can conquer the world.  But sadly sometimes when we get kicked in the chest (figuratively) we need mor ..read more

Truly it should be camp verses cute, verses kitschy verses cheesy. And yes there is a difference. Camp is so extreme that it has an amusing and sometimes perversely sophisticated appeal. Over the top and farcical, intentionally exaggerated so as not to be taken seriously.  Think the movies ‘The Little Shop of Horrors’ and ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’. Camp is often confused with kitsch. But kitsch is more single items not an entire work of art per say. Camp sometimes is also described as cheesy, to confuse things. To make things even more confusing cheesy and cute are often bantered ab ..read more

Some people are drawn to the desert, some to the mountains, and others to the sea. I certainly enjoy all these types of terrains but its water that restores me. I have lived my entire life in California and gratefully 20+ years minutes from the Pacific Ocean. Whether driving or walking if the ocean is in view, I will always take the opportunity to look at it.  It never disappoints. Every New Year since I was 19 I make a new goal for the year. Its not so much a resolution as it is a proclamation. Instead of trying to give up something, I try something new. This year was belly-dancing. I’m ..read more

Some things refuse to be left behind.  Friendships, jobs, love interests etc… that keep circling back into our lives. Why?  I’m sure based on your personal belief system, your thoughts on fate, karma and destiny this discussion could go on for years— My thoughts on this vary. Maybe we still have something to be gleaned from the past? Maybe it’s to show us how much we have grown and to remind us where we once were?  Maybe that person/ thing can’t let go of you? Again big discussion topic that could go on and on, but if its toxic and you found a way to push past—leave it in the pa ..read more

The last six consecutive summers I have left sunny SoCal to venture to the often cold and rainy Edinburgh Scotland for the International Fringe Festival. Initially, performing at the Edfringe (the short hand title) was somewhat of a bucket list quest. I’m a huge Eddie Izzard fan and he was an Edfringer for many years. He more or less stated that the Edinburgh Fringe was a must for any self-respecting comic. It’s not an exact quote. But you get the idea. If Eddie said it—then by golly I must do the Fringe. For my first Fringe I brought my one-woman show, “I Didn’t Mean to Be a Virgin in the 80s ..read more

“In the house, and on the street, how many, many feet you meet.” —The Foot Book by Dr. Suess We really don’t give our feet enough love. I’m serious. A little anatomy lesson from the Doc; the human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons and the 52 bones in your feet make up about 25% of all the bones in your body. Show some respect. Feet support the entire body all day whenever you’re standing, walking or running. They even have their own chakras if you wanna get into metaphysical and biophysical ideals. And feet are the keystone to the massage technique of reflexo ..read more

  If a woman can live in a shoe, then why can’t I drive one? Sadly, I’m gonna need a new ride in the next year or so. My road warrior SUV has 242K miles. I would love nothing more than for it to continue running-forever. It has been by far the best car I have ever owned. And I have had a few doozies; many had made it to stage as comedy. My mechanic who has been caring for my sidekick has even told me likes a doctor breaking the news about a terminal disease—you need to start planning for the end. Thinking about a new car is fun, actually having to shop for one and then pay for it—not fun ..read more