Coast of Illinois

I get a real kick out of Halloween. There is something about a holiday that allows, ney, encourages adults and children to explore thei...

I have just a few rules in life. Be nice. Try not to be terribly wasteful. Don't antagonize the bucket of baby-dolls in the...

I am in the habit of saving fortune cookie fortunes. But until now, I have never called the Universe on one. I initially miss-re...

There is no messing with Mother Nature. After what has felt like a ridiculously short summer, autumn has arrived. The air is beginnin...

So. Yet another celebrity has put her foot in her mouth and peeved off an entire profession. I couldn't decide if I want...

Ah September. Do you remember... Sorry. I can't help it. I here 'September' I hear 'September. It has ...

It has suddenly become summer here on the Coast. My yard is dried up green. My flowers are faded. The squirrels have built a raft and refuse...