Here’s my wild hair #437: creating airy and colorful bridal bouquets just because I like doing it. Being in the faux floral trade keeps me busy and brings in the bucks, but I can’t say that other than curating the most realistic-looking artificial succulents, air […]

I can’t rightly remember how long I worked at the Orange County Register–13 or 14 years or something close. Considering that I didn’t apply for the job in the first place, it’s been a long ride. After Gary Krino retired, the editors were searching for […]

Sue Grafton’s mysteries are among a few that I read straight through without looking at technique. It does no good trying to pin her down. I get sucked into the story and before I know it, am surprised at the end. She brilliantly planted her […]