Well, much to the surprise of all of the little Nutlings in attendance last night, that’s a wrap. For 26 years, my wonderful adopted mom, Donna Schwartz of Port Huron, has hosted the annual barbecue…

One household, one vote. If some radical, right wing Christian Nationalists had it their way, that would be the law of the land. Right here in 2026, thanks to their roadmap, Project 2025. Not sure…

So, I was sitting on the toilet. At 6:30 am this morning. (Now, that’s a vision you can’t get out of your head, isn’t it???) Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a…

Marriage is hard. At least, my marriage is hard. At least, my marriage is hard for me. My marriage is probably not as hard for my husband because, well, he gets to be married to…

Staring. The little girl, all of 11 years old, was absolutely staring at Pamela Wall. I wasn’t sure why until I followed her gaze. It was the necklace. Pam was wearing her necklace with all…

So, there’s always a back story, you know? Below is the back story to Sunday’s Set Sail for Autism Race. I was so inspired by Kori Manley, our student sailor: Ya gotta dream of having…

Back in 1976, when I was 12 years old, the nation celebrated its 200th anniversary in so many amazing ways. I remember my parents telling me, early in the year, that it would be a…

A participation prize??? All I won was a lousy participation prize??? I believe I was the only adult who participated in the July 4 sandcastle building contest on our beach today. For sure, I can…

Why is Patti Grumpy and why is she speaking out at public meetings? Check out my latest essay, below: At 62, I have finally – FINALLY – become a loudmouthed badass. And that’s Ms. Badass…

This is just a friendly reminder: Just because Pride Month is over, it doesn’t mean we stop celebrating our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community. A few years ago, I met a new business owner who…