MOM & ME
26 may 2015 Sixty-six years ago, I was my mother’s 22nd birthday gift . She said I came out kicking and screaming (or so she was told – she was […]
EULOGY FOR MAMA KAY
Thank you all for coming to celebrate the life of Kay Wright. It’s hard to put 87 years into a handful of words – so bear with me if I […]
Kathryn Stevenson Wright (1927-2014) – My Mom ……..
Kathryn Stevenson Wright died peacefully in her sleep on October 27, 2014 of natural causes. She had been a resident of Laguna Woods since 2005, when she moved with her […]
1976 and the Birth of Cooper Lee
In the summer of 1976, several things were ‘afloat’ .. the biggest in my life was the baby in my womb growing ever larger and showing no signs of wanting […]
The love of good friends …
The lovely peonies – a gift from Emma/Cherril – belated birthday greetings joined by Lynn and Claudia. We shared champagne and food – but more than that, we shared conversation, […]
The Solace of the Sea
When I turned 60, I took up surfing. This might seem counter-intuitive. A silver haired woman in the line up with the groms while all my friends started knitting or playing […]
How Ocean Philanthropy Can Turn the Tide
This blog first appeared in Newswatch: National Geographic How Ocean Philanthropy Can Turn the Tide By Catharine Cooper and Mark Spalding It’s hard to imagine anyone who has not been […]
12 Things You Can Do for Laguna in 2014
Laguna Beach INDY 3 January 2014 12 Things You Can Do for Laguna in 2014 2013 has slunk away and 2014 has slipped into place. Everyone has – or is […]
Decorating the Tree
‘Tis the season of memories … … of Christmas past, little boys who have grown up, and raucous family gatherings. Austin takes me shopping for a Christmas tree at the […]
Gifts that Keep on Giving
‘tis the season of giving … you can feel it in the air. Storefronts are festooned with glittering lights and enticing goodies. Holiday parties vie for weekend rights. Front […]
