𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐦𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝. I am what they call an IBC “Islander by Choice” (but if you thought about Root Beer, I don’t blame you, it’s definitely what I thought.) IBC is in contrast BOI – “Born on Island”. I chose this life. My hubby and I always wanted…
Illness
A Truly Scary Halloween
Wonder where I’ve been? Probably not, but I like to believe that you did. I like to imagine that my absence leaves a hole in your life that chills your heart. When you hear about the last two weeks, you may feel inclined to leave me in my sweet, deluded ignorance. But I digress. Whether…
Tears of a Clown
We are all shocked and dismayed at the loss of the iconic Robin Williams. He was a tremendous talent who gave 100% to every project from a blue genie to a teacher that put all others to shame. His heart and soul was on display with every performance and we all felt that we knew…
We’ll Be Right Back After…
These few illnesses. Yes, we are sick AGAIN! I think it’s time for Zelda Rubinstein… I have been sick for days and I have had a sick kid home from school every day but one since last Tuesday. Can we say Aack? Can we say double Aack? No, I think that warrants a triple. What…
Sundays in My City #86 — The View From Here
Some of you know that I have been down and out for a while now. Two weeks ago I woke up well and went to bed sick. And last weekend it turned into pneumonia so I have had a limited view of my city. I am starting to feel a little better and hope to…




