Caught on film … er, on camera
I’m probably the world’s WORST photographer … I’ve been known to photograph people’s feet when I was aiming at their heads! Anyway, here’s a photo I took of myself that features my little precious cat, Einstein. I took it late late on New Year’s Eve (basically New Year’s Day) and at least she doesn’t look […]
Presidential PDA … in the last days of Bush-bashing
Well, I’d like to think I never bashed Bush for anything he didn’t truly warrant … . Here’s an example — a column I wrote in July 2006 after his mal apropos back-rubbing at the G8 Summit. ——————— By now, we all know that George W. Bush spent a few seconds giving an unsolicited and […]
Labradoodles love books too!
Was so much fun being at Circle Books on St. Armands Circle yesterday afternoon. Big thanks to all the nice folks who stopped by to say hello or to buy a copy of my book, Sideways in Sarasota! It was a gorgeous day; I got to sit outside and people watch and meet lots of […]
My hot date for New Year’s: life!
This time of year, it’s not unusual to find yourself spending more than a little time navel-gazing, head-scratching, and tossing back an extra glass of Cab in pursuit of the answers to the mysteries of life. It’s easy, in the hustle-bustle of gift-giving and party-going, to find yourself wondering at odd moments, “Is this all […]
Santas — yes, that’s plural! — visit Sarasota!
Yesterday, throughout the day, I was visited by many Santas — dropping off messages via email, phone calls, blog postings. Everyday Santas from the lower 48 who’d read yesterday’s Dear Santa column and who had one overriding message — MC, you do believe! … maybe not in Santa, but in yourself and in people … […]
Dear Santa
Dear Santa, I don’t think I ever really believed in you. Sorry. If I did, I’ve long since forgotten. But, if I did believe in you way back in the day, who could have blamed me? After all, what do little girls believe in? Fairy tales, knights in shining armor, glass slippers, cuddly kittens, Daddies […]
Secret service in training …
Teach a boy how to fish …
Last week I had dinner with some folks who were — hold on to your hats — native — Sarasotans and Floridians. It was such fun to hear their stories of “old” Sarasota — a place called Byrd’s (hope I got that name right) that used to be a great place for a burger as […]
Troll-house memories
Here’s wishing you all a fantastic Christmas — or whatever holiday you celebrate — or even just a fabulous end to a memorable year. I hope you not only remember the good times of the past, but make new memories to remember in the future! ———————– When I was little, I wanted a troll for […]
A junkie by any other name
Hi. My name is MC, and I’m an addict.