Winter Dormancy Begins In Autumn
UNITED STATES—Autumn is for planting . . . but not much else. While it is important to get certain new plants into the garden...
A Real Kick
UNITED STATES—I was flush in confidence, soon to complete a second draft of my screenplay, “The Persecuted,” on my Olivetti portable that fit snugly...
Cross Country Race
UNITED STATES—It’s not often that one finds inspiration in a movie that most would consider a flop. Last week, The Cannonball Run made our...
Annuals Change With The Seasons
UNITED STATES—Like it or not, the warm season annuals that were so flashy all through spring and summer will eventually need to be replaced...
ASL Epic Show For Deaf Awareness Night
SAN FRANCISCO—Celebrating the one-year anniversary of ASL Epic and honoring Deaf Awareness Night, ASL Epic will be hosting a special open show on September...
Car Washing In Malibu
UNITED STATES—Two British girls traveling in Los Angeles had met the poet Eric on a bus on his way home from the law office....
Burnie Gipson: HoH Dancer Wins Championships
SAN FRANCISCO—After dancing for 20 years, Hard of Hearing (HoH) dancer, instructor and DJ, Burnie Gipson, was awarded first place at the 2015 American Lindy Hop...
Leaves Are Starting To Fall
UNITED STATES—Autumn color is different every year. Sometimes, early and sudden cool weather after a mild summer promotes good foliar color that lingers longer...
There’s A Screenwriter On My Couch
UNITED STATES—That June, I got off the Tijuana-downtown Los Angeles bus with one huge suitcase and moseyed over to the house on Nadeau Drive...
Five Great Driving Songs
UNITED STATES—What is with these people who wear ear buds while driving? If I’m not mistaken, most cars have built in speakers. In fact,...