Fifty Years Gone
Hard to believe she’s been gone that long. But whether you believe that Marilyn Monroe took her own life–the “official” record–or was murdered, there’s no doubt that she affected us… Read more »
Author Archives: Pam
The Good With the Bad
One of the worst things about having a shoulder impingement is waking up in the middle of the night with your forearm aching without relief. But that “twilight” state does… Read more »
We, the People: Thoughts on Jury Service, Part IV
Harkening back to the moment I saw the jury summons among the envelopes I pulled from my mailbox a couple of months back, I remember the knot that formed in my… Read more »
In the Land of a Thousand Guilts: Thoughts on Jury Service, Part III
I couldn’t make myself look at the defendant when the verdict was read. It felt so unreal, or surreal, actually… like I was in a movie or play. I had… Read more »
Can I Get a Witness? Thoughts on Jury Service, Part II
We were each given a steno book and a pencil, but warned that excessive note-taking could cause us to miss important comments. Ms. Allen, attorney for the defense, explained that… Read more »
Fair and Impartial: Thoughts on Jury Service, Part I
Like some – I won’t say most, because I couldn’t know – I was annoyed when I receive my latest jury summons in early May. I was mad when I… Read more »
Emerging Author: Welcome Susan Griscom!
From time to time, I “discover” new authors that I just have to share with others. Susan is one such wordsmith, and I’m pleased to provide a stop on her… Read more »
The DeClutterization of Me
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about clutter and its effect on peoples’ lives. In a more perfect world, my house would be model-home sparse and dust-free. Two of my… Read more »
Let the “Race” Begin!
Today I renewed my vow to raise a bunch of money for the American Cancer Society. I’m ready to hit the ground running! Team Check ‘Em Out is poised to… Read more »
2012 Special Offer – Circle of Hope
Some of you know that besides my passion for serving education through the SCV Education Foundation and supporting the American Cancer Society through Relay For Life, I also serve of… Read more »