Gene Hackman was one of my favorite actors when I was growing up. The French Connection, The Poseidon Adventure, The Conversation; I loved his films. In 1986, when I was 25, I moved to L.A. I thought I was going to be a famous film director, a female Woody Allen, before I realized what being in the … [Read more...] about The time Gene Hackman sat down next to me
Remembering The Uncle I Never Knew
Somewhere, mixed in with hundreds of baby photos, there is a picture of my mom’s brother, the uncle I never knew. I searched for hours yesterday trying to find it. I wanted to show the photo to remember Hugh A. McMullen, III, ("Mac") on this Memorial Day, 2016. It has been over 70 years since my … [Read more...] about Remembering The Uncle I Never Knew
Our Pet Pigs ~ Everyone Squealed with Delight, Except the Dogs
Over the years, we’ve had many pets - fish, turtles, hermit crabs, lizards, a giant millipede, and our faithful dogs, Buddy and Luna. Evan had a pet rat he took care of himself for two years. I never saw him cry harder than the day Mr. Nibbles died. After that, he got it into his head he wanted a … [Read more...] about Our Pet Pigs ~ Everyone Squealed with Delight, Except the Dogs
Learning How to Negotiate in Australia with My Brother Mike
It was 25 years ago that Mike, Mom and I flew to Australia for my sister Marilyn’s wedding. It’s was a long flight and Mike was telling me about a book he’d read on the principles of negotiation. The number one rule is that you have to be able to walk away from the deal.” When we landed in … [Read more...] about Learning How to Negotiate in Australia with My Brother Mike