The Hit List - Why I love him

There are many reasons why I adore my husband. A thick head of hair down to his waist and piercing blue eyes are a winning combo.

But there are other reasons why I’m still gaga over him after almost twenty-five years together.

For one, the honesty. And this:

“Please buy me a coat.”

A young man, obviously strung out on something, was standing outside the Goodwill, begging passerbys to go in and get him a coat. Night was falling and in San Francisco those nights get damn cold, even in summer. This poor chap was wearing a thin t-shirt, raggedy jeans and baseball cap. It wouldn’t be long before he’d be in a bad spot.

We walked past him and then my husband stopped, spun on his heel, looked at me and said “I am going to buy him a coat.”

And that is exactly what he did.

We went inside Goodwill and although there were no winter coats available, he managed to find a super-thick hooded sweatshirt. Seven bucks later and we’re out the door and he’s handing it to a very grateful guy.

THIS.

He does stuff like this all the time.

Without a second thought and zero need for thanks or approval.

This generosity makes my heart melt.

He’s a good man.

The end.

Me and my beloved.

Other stuff:

In the news: the Supremes got it right. Obamacare is saved and gay marriage is the law of the land. Bout time.

Y’all better quiet down: Sylvia Rivera sends a message in 1973 that is still relevant today. Revolution NOW!

In the wake of that news, the GOP struggles to find their message.

This cartoon sums up what is happening in our country. Tolerance is in, yo.

Handsome gorillas are also very in.

Ever wonder what it’s like to cook on a food stamp budget? It’s not easy, people.

In case you needed to know: the least filthy airlines.

There is a Tinder for dog lovers: Tindog. How cute is that idea?

Rose McGowan gets fired for telling the truth about Hollywood sexism. Preach it, sistah!

Curious about what the inside of a trucker’s cab looks like? Now you know.

Oliver Sacks on storytelling, creativity and originality.

Heartfelt brilliance from Paige Zaferiou: Hard Rain Falling – How To Make a Difference in a Bullshit World. MUST READ.

Good to know: 9 things you didn’t know your Mac could do.

What has Hugh Hefner learned? Find out. (He helped fund cases for birth control and abortion in the 50’s and 60’s!)

Tarot smarts are always in abundance over at Little Red Tarot: How (and why) I made my own “little white book” from guest poster Rebecca of Hex.Ink

Turnabout is fair play. Taylor Swift demands Apple pay the artists BUT she wants shit from photographers for free.

Dreadlock Tarot has something to say about being spiritual and having a naughty mouth. Yes, you can still be a spiritual person and curse like a sailor!

What happens when a relative steals your identity and leaves you deep in debt? The real story of the daughter behind one of those Wolf of Wall Street dudes.

Wanna know what might happen if you stopped paying your student loans? Gulp.

New course from my buddy Briana Saussy: Spinning Gold ~ For those who like a little magic with their story time.

On my must-read list: The Misfit Economy: Lessons in Creativity from Pirates, Hackers, Gangsters and Other Informal Entrepreneurs

Want to learn more about the Kabbalah? This new book from Marcus Katz might help you out: The Magician’s Kabbalah: Kabbalah as an Initiatory Path illustrated by Tarot

I always loved Judy Blume! She has a new book out: In the Unlikely Event

What I’m Grateful For:

A roof over my head

Everyday kindness

Cool temps

Opportunities

Malted milk balls

Old friends