Chico's Historic Bidwell Mansion Fire

Dear Sillies,

How are you? 

While I'm grateful to feel well loved and supported, I'm shocked and heart-achy. You might've seen on the news that Chico's Historic Bidwell Mansion went up in flames in the early morning hours of 12/11/24. (Even my friend in Australia, Anthony J. Langford, saw this news.) The Mansion was our city's heart, 150+ years old, visited by folks the world over, and housed mostly authentic artifacts -- nearly all ravaged. 

One of my biggest honors has been portraying Annie Bidwell at community events for the past eight years. Thus, this tragedy punctures my heart as it does for so many. Nobody was hurt, and we'll persevere. What's lost is beyond precious. 

What we retain, though, even more precious, especially now.

me as Annie in the Mansion, 12/2017

one of many 

Xmases 

with 

the 

Bidwells

12/11/24

Please stay safe and be well, my loves.

InSanity Book Launch and Variety Show

Happy June, my dear Sillies!

As I'd mentioned, I had a big Book Launch and Variety Show this past weekend. To see my writing play out, literally, in heartfelt and wacky ways--uniquely rewarding. 

Sorry, Mike, I don't know how to link video to this. 😞

D. Tremendous ~ 

This character routinely interrupted the show to boast about body parts or his personal "credentials." 

Fortunately, JT aptly hooked him off the stage every time. 

 Two delicate braincells whirled and swirled...landing for a slice of time with breasts pumped outwards. 

Judges Putinontheritz (left) and Pat Riotic kept the score throughout. 

Southpark Kyle played "A Lonely Jew on Christmas." I kid! He performed both crazy and deeply inspiring music throughout. See Kyle Williams, a Chico treasure.

This couple portrayed me and JT. (We meet at the end of InSanity.) Incidentally, we performed on the final weekend of The Lab (a bar and grill) where we met in real life almost exactly one year ago. (I know. Unbelievable.) And since I wrote the script, I chose this gorgeous, young, talented, TALL couple to portray us. He's "Guy Nickologist." She's "Robyn 5.0 Butmuchtaller."

A great crew of multi-talented friends pitched in. We had a blast. I  sold 15-20 books too. 

My message, that we're all sane and insane, so let's just be kind to each other, was well received. 

Please consider giving InSanity a read, if you haven't. Only $3 for the ebook. I'm striving to send its message in bigger and more emphatic ways for all time. 

Go gently, my dears, and keep a smile. 

💖

Quarantine in Chico: Pandemic Pick-Me-Ups

Dear Sillies,

How are you holding up?
Are you walking these days? I am. A lot.

This sidewalk chalk art is adorably cute, but the showers are just now starting. I'm not as excited about walking in the rain. I hope it doesn't wash away these pick-me-ups:

A home in Chico welcomes strangers to enjoy their rose garden.

And I did. This is the backyard! Gorgeous, right? And so trusting of the home owner/s.

More Springtime gifts.







Thank you for joining me.
Keep a smile.
Stay safe.
Stay silly.
Be loved.