A conversation
A teen argues her case for permission to go to an under-18 club. J (father, CHP officer, motorcycle rider): So, you’d keep an eye on your drink, right? Â Like if you had a soda? M (age 15): I don’t even drink at things. Â At school dances, when they have water bottles, I never even take … Read more
TV Titles
I’m finally getting around to watching the final season of “Big Love.” Â And the title sequence has never felt more poignant or resonant, with its floundering, floating, grasping players swirling about in both space and storyline. Then I came upon this website and this lovely compilation of title clips throughout film and TV history. That … Read more
Father-daughter dance
Note how my father drags me across the room at the end.
For Japan with love
Please consider donating here. Also, two of my favorite shutterbugs are offering proceeds from some lovely projects to relief efforts: Post cards by I Love That Glove (Lia Cecaci) Help For Japan photoshoot by Kelly Boitano
In the name of all that is Weasley…
Happy birthday to my little sister and favorite ginger Megan. Â Love you.





