“What Is Love?” Howard Jones (1983) — In the last few installments, I’ve told you about my first ex-husband Rob’s absurd marriage proposal, my equally ludicrous acceptance, our gloomy elopement in Monterey, and Rob’s almost immediate transformation into a cheating dirtbag. …

In Which Sugar Receives a Dire Warning — Below please find this week’s pre-reading musical selection hand-picked by me, the author, to enhance your reading experience. Enjoy! “Bye, Lalo,” Sugar said to her cousin a few hours later. …

Reflecting on my Dad’s Legacy — My father died 20 years ago today, and by way of tribute, I would like to share a few precious memories of him on this anniversary of his passing. My dad was born in 1929 in Elwood, Indiana, a tiny town set amid endless corn fields. At 18, he joined…

OK, Jann Christoph von der Pütten, you asked for it, and now you’re going to get it. Haha! Some people thought Dorothy loved Toto a little too much. Uncle Henry had his eye on the neighbor’s pretty daughter. Aunt Em thought Uncle Henry was a delusional old pervert. The Wicked…

‘Love Gets You Twisted’ Graham Parker (1979) — Ignoring my gut instinct, I married Rob, my first ex-husband, in what turned out to be the biggest mistake of my life (to that point) — I would make an even bigger one a few years later, but that’s a story for later in this series. It turns out I…

In Which Sugar Stands Up For JJ — Below please find this week’s pre-reading musical selection hand-picked by me, the author, to enhance your reading experience. Enjoy! “I’m back!” Sugar announced as she re-entered her apartment. “Hi!”…

In Which Sugar Pays a Visit to a Really Scary Dude — Below please find this week’s pre-reading musical selection hand-picked by me, the author, to enhance your reading experience. Enjoy! Half an hour later, Sugar pulled into the parking lot of The Tropic Isle Apartments on Hyacinth. It was a small…

‘I Can’t Tell You Why’ The Eagles (1980) — Welcome back! Last time, in Episode #24 — Nothing’s Wrong, I related the sad tale of my first ex-husband’s award-winningly pathetic marriage proposal, and my grievously lamentable acceptance. In this installment, I will tell you all about the night I nearly ended it all… …So, Rob and I were engaged…

In which Sugar goes all Nancy Drew — Below please find this week’s pre-reading musical selection hand-picked by me, the author, to enhance your reading experience. Enjoy! Sugar pulled into the visitors’ lot at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station on San Vicente about fifteen minutes…