I've spent 38 years as an award-winning broadcast and print journalist. I am a professional obituary writer, founder of A Life's Story Professional Obituary Writing Service. 11 years ago I began ItMannersAlot, a blog dedicated to the restoration of social graces. I'm a mostly columnist for Bakersfield Life magazine, a contributor to The Bakersfield Californian, and intent on using words to offer wisdom, occasionally humor, and most importantly, hope to all of us navigating Covid-19.