Writing (fiction and sociopolitical essays), web design, progressive politics, cooking, yoga/pilates and other gentle forms of exercise for the over-50 set, trying to keep fit and live long and well.
Like-minded progressives with a sense of humor. People interested in early 20th century American social history. People who like to write, esp. women writers of fiction, but writers in general who want a critical eye. Too many people read what I write and say "That's fantastic!" I prefer a more critical eye and good feedback on how to make my writing better. If you are a similarly-minded person who likes to write and wants to get better at it, contact me.I am not impressed by fame (though I have been known to turn into a babbling, blushing idiot in the face of it). In my experience, one should never meet the artist, for he/she is always less than his/her work.
Electric blues, vintage jazz (1920's-30's), Bela Fleck, African pop music, traditional reggae, Green Day, The Clash, Elvis Costello, Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, Allman Bros. Band, pre-"Everyday" Dave Matthews Band, a little of this, a little of that. No hip-hop, I'm afraid.
The Shawshank Redemption, A Clockwork Orange, Animal Crackers, It Happened One Night, The Limey, The Claim, Empire of the Sun, Jude, The Station Agent, The Lord of the Rings
Countdown with Keith Olbermann, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Washington Journal, Survivor, Lost, Boston Legal, The Documentary Channel, Emeril Live, Real Time with Bill Maher, The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Carnivale
Progressive political nonfiction, Susan Howatch's Church of England series, Jodi Picoult novels for fun, Southern Gothic fiction, books on the Arts & Crafts movement.
Women who treasure their experiences and don't try to be 19 forever. My sister, who also managed to survive our childhood. My friend R., for being the bravest woman I know in the face of horrific adversity and never once losing her humanity. My blogbrother G., for being fabulous and fun to hang with. And last but by no means least, Mr. B@B, for putting up with me for the last 23 years.