The artwork of James Christensen speaks to the imagination.  Inspired by myths, fables, and fantasies.  His characters come in all sizes, but (of course) I focus on the fat characters. What I love about Christensen’s work is the detail.  The fantastic, meticulous detail.  Christensen employs many-layered medieval and Renaissance clothing; and as he explains, “hunched…

In the world of donuts there are two basic kinds. Cake donuts and yeast donuts. Both are delicious.  Both have their place in the world (and in my belly). But there is one major difference between them. A cake donut fills you up.  It has gravitas.  It is solid. A yeast donut is light and…

Yes, I’m beginning to think I may have to change my Wednesday blog from WTF Wednesday to WTFK Wednesday. Back in December my pneumonia vaccine needed to be updated.  I have received multiple reminders from Kaiser to come in and get this vaccination. Back in December we were all in the throes of the pandemic. …

Way back in my misspent youth, I was cast as Vera Charles in Mame.  Not once, but twice.  What can I say, teenage female baritones weren’t easy to find. Anyhow, the first time, I winged it.  It was my first lead – ever.  I was 15. And I learned many things. The second time, I…

Every year, AARP members can take an audiology test using their phone. Every year, I take this test and every year the results are within normal range for both ears. Except this year.  This year, both ears were below normal range – for my age. Well, shit. Okay.  They recommend you contact your healthcare provider…

For such a prolific and popular artist, there is an amazing lack of information on the internet about her.  And you know I looked, because that’s just the kind of nosy fucker I am. I love the art of Erika Oller.  Mainly watercolors showing fat old ladies (gee why would this appeal to me) –…

Many people marvel at skills that I have accumulated – sewing, cooking, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needle felting, bead weaving. It makes me laugh. You want to know my big secret? I read the fucking directions. Yup.  That’s it. That’s what the real name for “Home Economics” should be – “Read the Fucking Directions”. Just about…

Kaiser (yes, this is about Kaiser again) wants you to make an appointment for lab services. It’s good to want things. However, since Kaiser’s lab appointments are usually booked solid a week (or more) in advance; unless you are in absolutely no hurry, you have to going as a walk-in. And because Kaiser is huge…

If you are going to do theater – or any kind of singing – invest in a good (and big) thermos.  You’re going to need it. Key to vocal health is hydration and keeping the muscles warm and wet.  Some people have special recipes for their “throat juice”. I don’t go in for the exotic…

I can be very easy-going.  No, really.  Ask my husband. On the other hand I can be a total blazing bitch and stickler for rules. No, really.  Ask my husband. This is what happened during my recent surgery.  I was provided with the rules.  I followed the rules.  Kaiser did not follow the rules and…