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A few years ago, I got together with my friend, Camarillo pianist Atze Ackerman, and made this recording of Santa Baby. Had fun doing the project--would go back and change a couple of spots… Read More

it feels like Trump is making us over into a third-world country. Nepotism? Check. Favoritism for hire? Check. Corruption? You betcha. Abuse of power for personal gain? Absolutely. Good ol… Read More

On September 11, 2001, 2,996 human lives were destroyed—monstrously, senselessly. Our fate, as those who were touched by this madness, is to try to understand, or at least to accept wh… Read More

I cannot understand how anyone--however much they might be favorably disposed toward Trump--can possibly justify this. I thought that with the let-the-Russians-hack-her-emails treasonous sht… Read More

How Hillary Clinton has been villified for her ambition. Because she is a woman and ambitious women are oh-so-scary.Thorough Defense of Hillary Clinton Read More

We CAN and MUST do better to protect our peopleFirst, ban all assault weapons for they are weapons of war and no one should be allowed to purchase or own a weapon of war. Second, all handg… Read More

Brock Turner was not seeing his victim as a human at all. She was his inflatable doll. Sick and wrong to treat any living, breathing person like he treated her. And then Turner's dad chimes… Read More

A major barrier has been overcome. My generation knew women could be astronauts and firefighters and senators, and I am grateful for that. Now, my daughter will grow up in a world where wome… Read More

Just needed to watch this and have a good cry. Love you too much for words, sweet Prince Read More

Trumps grandfather was the late Frederick Drumpf, of Germany. The family changed the name to the more stylish, Trump and moved to the US. John Oliver reveals in no uncertain terms the depths… Read More

ContentsEarly Days: “Like a Rollin’ Stone” Voice of a Generation:“All Along the Watchtower” Religiosity: “Tryin’ to Get to Heaven" Enduring Lega… Read More

Note: On another sunny Tuesday morning in September, eleven years ago today . . .For other September 11, posts, check here.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Normally, I don't get my news from television. I'… Read More

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[Photo above: Me mowing our lawn--and enjoying it for the first time ever.]Does mowing your lawn with a gasoline-powered lawn mower drive you crazy? The noise. The exhaust fumes. Having to l… Read More

Have you ever eaten anything really strange? What was it and how did you feel about eating it? Let me know.Here’s a ditty about some of my strange and stranger dining experiences&mdash&hell…Read More

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Me as “Tiger Mom” at our local Halloween block party, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. Happy Halloweeeeeeeeen! Read More

In 1920, Indiana Lawyer, Max Ehrmann, penned this magnificent piece of spiritual prose that has inspired many over the decades. It rings true on many levels and I find myself quoting bits of… Read More

The terrorism patsy is dead. Maybe recently, maybe sometime in the past, but announced now, timed to do what, I'm not sure. Obama is definitely playing the game started by the Bush/Cheneys… Read More

1.      Know your audience. Who are you writing to? Sixth graders? A kitty litter association? Microchip manufacturers? Each one requires a different writing style… Read More

The entire globe is experiencing an economic meltdown, from the super-powers down to the little guys. Suddenly, China announces a double-digit increase in its military spending. Does this so… Read More

You are a little girl. You have a little curl, and yes, you are alternately horrid and affectionate, and all that rot. You are the indulged youngest of five in a noisy, Catholic, intellectua… Read More

Non-religious nations have higher quality of lifeDefinitely holds true for my second home, Japan. Safe, well-organized, peaceful, the Japanese are super-technologically savvy (far ahead of… Read More

Our humble family of three paid enough for war this year to have allowed us to buy a fancy hot tub and have it installed. Trust me, we want a hot tub way more than we want an AK-47.Find out… Read More

Tumerica blog wins award for one of the best world politics blogs. Thank you, TripBase.com, for the recognition!www.Tripbase.com Read More

Here are some of the articles I've written for a non-technical audience: Informational Articles · How Many Calories Are Burned with Yoga? · About the Lemon Cle… Read More

Siren-Red Lipstick for Warm-toned GalsFor years, I mean YEARS, I have been searching for the perfect red lipstick. I adore lipstick and don't leave home without it. I've been a lipstick fien… Read More

Elliot RodgerAsperger’s, rich kid, killerWhy’d it have to be? Read More

Calling himself a virgin and blaming everyone but himself, UC Santa Barbara student, Elliot Rodgers opened fire from his slow-moving black BMW, killing six before he was killed--or killed hi… Read More

Dear Readers,Happiest Thanksgiving to you. Please accept this brief, silly interlude as a small wish of love, from my family to yours.Sincerely,Tumerica~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~… Read More

How unfortunate for the citizens of Hiroshima, Japan to know that their city is famous throughout the world only as the first city to be bombed with a nuclear bomb. The bombardier of the Eno… Read More

Award-winning investigative journalist, Greg Palast, in an open letter to Trayvon Martin's father:(From Truthout.org--one of the greatest independent news sources)An Open Letter to Trayvon M… Read More

Arrested for resisting an officer with violenceEntered alcohol education programHis fiancee took out a restraining order against him due to domestic violenceMade 46 calls to the local police… Read More