Don Herbert, better known to three generations of Americans as Mr. Wizard, died today at his home in Los Angeles. He was 89. I was one of those kids who didn’t think science could possibly be interesting, until I started watching Mr. Wizard conduct fascinating experiments and explain scientific concepts in his calm, friendly voice. [...]

My ex-husband died last night, after a long fight with diabetes and other ailments including alcoholism, which I think he finally beat. But it was too late. Our son, Robby, is doing okay. We just picked up Rusty’s things and now I have to head back to the hills, where I’ve been staying to avoid [...]

My dear friend Betsy is gone after what seemed a lifetime of pain. I am both sad to know that we will never talk and joke again, and happy that she is finally free. My first memory of Bets and her partner Kathleen was a cry for help on a list for people with chemical [...]

I meant to do this sooner, but my memory is shot full of holes these days. I do remember that I fell in love with Marlon Brando when I was 13 during a re-showing of The Wild One, forever influencing my taste in men and most likely altering the course of my life. It’s all [...]