My Increasing Intolerance of Intolerance and What I’m Doing about It

Erin | February 20, 2010

February 19, 2010 — Marin, California
Yesterday afternoon, I was shopping in Whole Foods and a fellow shopper, a young woman, was wearing a head scarf.  A third shopper came up to her while she was standing in front of the poultry case and asked her how she liked this country, meaning the U.S.  
The young Muslim [...]

Live Free & Die Young

Erin | November 18, 2009

November 18, 2009 — West Marin, California
My cats are pissed. No, really. They’re not only pissed, they’re pissing on everything, especially my clothes.
I was on a conference call the other day at 7:30 am and could smell the urine.  I look in the bowl on the kitchen table and see the puddle. Disgusting.
I clean, but [...]

Water Baby

Erin | November 15, 2009

Nov. 15, 2009 — In the waters around the world
I’m a water person. Actually, I think in terms of Chinese astrology, I’m a fire person, which means I crave water – or at least the sight of water. Whatever the reason, I’m drawn to water. Here’re my top 3 lakes in the world:
Peru:  Lake Titicaca
The [...]