10 records

Not long ago, a friend tagged me on Facebook to participate in a “10 records in 10 days” exercise in which you describe…

My new best friend

It is no secret that I hate mosquitos. On the contrary, I proclaim my feelings freely and often. “Don’t hate,” gentle-souled people might…

The dream began with me in the wings, waiting for my introduction. It wasn’t a large theater — a high school auditorium, maybe,…

When I moved to rural Mississippi from downtown Los Angeles, I knew I was in for environmental shifts beyond just the absence of…

Do you remember the enchanted April when you found love on a hillside outside Bologna? You do? Meraviglioso! Come to Cucina Clayarini and…

The other day, a friend shared a Facebook post by her mother, who had asked to see more complimentary stories about Mississippi and…

I had a dream the other night — I would have reported it sooner except I’ve been busy — that left me perplexed….

Here in Mississippi, when the conversation turns to beverages, people will often refer to “sweet tea,” and it annoys the hell out of…

In the course of your everyday life you will talk to people. At work and at home, and in restaurants, bars and department…

There often appear on these pages descriptions and pictures of interesting food items that Calvin and I have prepared and eaten, both at…