Columns Small TalkJean-ealogy: Tales, not treesJean GilletteJune 29, 2022 June 29, 2022021 The dry facts of who married and begat whom is far less interesting to me than the recollections of how they actually lived their lives.
Columns Small TalkThe sweet smells of summerJean GilletteJune 21, 2022 June 21, 2022031 Every time I take a deep breath, I get a little giddy. Summer is here and I know this by the wonderful scents in the
Columns Small TalkChange comes for my garbageJean GilletteJune 14, 2022 June 14, 2022043 I am having to retrain and be retrained. I hate learning curves.
Columns Small TalkSummer wear’s not my long suitJean GilletteJune 8, 2022 June 8, 2022045 As summer approaches I face the usual horrible truths. I need to shop for a bathing suit. This is most women’s finest nightmare.
Columns Small TalkParents feel heat as summer nearsJean GilletteMay 31, 2022 May 31, 2022034 I submit that by early May, moms and some of the dads are just tapped out, both monetarily and physically.
Columns Small TalkSmelling much more than a ratJean GilletteMay 25, 2022 May 25, 2022144 Life is filled with small but memorable lessons. I find it really annoying.
Arts & Entertainment Columns Small TalkCan’t shake feeling something’s wrongJean GilletteMay 17, 2022 May 17, 2022013618 I haven’t felt most of the earthquakes in Southern California but it worries me that they are getting more frequent.
Columns Small TalkThe key ingredient was MomJean GilletteMay 10, 2022 May 10, 2022061 I had no idea, until I tried to replicate her recipes, just how nuanced and labor intensive her cooking was.
Columns Small TalkMore power to meJean GilletteMay 4, 2022 May 4, 2022059 I just bought myself my very own electric screwdriver and drill set.
Columns Small TalkMy dream car is a trainJean GilletteApril 27, 2022 April 27, 2022079 The Red Cars of early Southern California would still be rolling today if more people felt like I do about driving.