Mrs. Lu taught comparative religion for many years. She was the perfect person for the job since she couldn’t say that she believed in any of it, but it was all terribly interesting. She had always had a keen interest in religious philosophy. She had been to many churches, synagogs and temples throughout her years.… Continue reading Muslims, Jews, Catholics, Oh My!
Category: Higher Ground
Living Here Like Oz
Living in the “Chosen place,” as Luther Burbank put it, is like living in Oz. The morning may be dreary with drizzle and fog and then turns surprisingly into a magical colorful day. When the light from the sun hits just right, life is in technicolor in the wine country. Oh yes, there are days… Continue reading Living Here Like Oz
Auntie’s Story
They had been talking about each woman’s first sexual encounter. All the older ladies had shared as much as they dared when Auntie popped up with her own story. Auntie was the beautiful dark eyed, dark haired, dark skinned daughter of Mimi’s last lover before she married Grandad. Auntie had listened quietly to all the… Continue reading Auntie’s Story
Hot to Trot
“Look I was Hot to Trot,” Spitfire began her part of the story. “I didn’t know much about anything. When I first started my period, I thought I was bleeding to death. I threw myself down on the bed and cried. Finally Gigi came in and asked me what the matter was. I showed her… Continue reading Hot to Trot
Mimi’s First Time
“In those days people got married because they wanted to have sex. There was no reliable birth control. All the girls knew that they had to be careful or they would get knocked up and sent away. I had already had some close calls. It was the 1920’s and we were all party girls. I… Continue reading Mimi’s First Time