Every One of my Teeth is a Sweet Tooth

When a local museum advertised a "Desserts of the World" festival, I eagerly signed up. The night before, I dreamed of platters of baklava, tiramisu, gelato, and dulce de leche, offered up on petite, frilly doilies or scooped into fluted crystal ramekins. I woke with a sodden pillow from all the drooling. The day before…

What Color is Food Obsession?

My friend Janice says I'm obsessed with food. It wasn't the first time she'd bailed me out of a food-related predicament, and it wouldn't be the last. Just because I'd protested the Esther Price Candy company by chaining myself to their rack at the local store until such time as the executives admit they'd engaged…

But Where Would You Keep the Ammo?

Did you know that naked hiking is now the third most popular pastime for nudists, following volleyball and swimming? The participants do wear footwear, so I'm not sure they qualify as true nudists. Perhaps they could be called podia-nudists. I was unable to persuade any of the conservative members of my walking/hiking group to give…

A Boomer Without a Clue

Gen-Zers say we Boomers are out of touch with reality, clueless as to the ways of the world and the current cost of living. I resent that. I'm still hip and groovy. To help me keep up with the times and with upcoming events and appointments, I have a huge calendar hanging on the wall…