I hope this post will be as much fun for you as me. For a bit of insider scoop, when you author a website or info blog, you hear from lots of folks. It’s surprising how many people contact me about submissions OR how often I get links to another article based on something I’ve … Read more
In April, I attended the Ashland Independent Film Festival in southern Oregon. Lucky me. It has a rightfully earned reputation and a carefully crafted variety of films. As with many movies, I walked out of several with an underlying and common reminder – that I am fortunate and should be more grateful. Sometimes, I quietly … Read more
April seems to epitomize ‘spring.’ For many it’s a favorite season, rebirth and all that. Strangely, it reminds me of the dog chewy-biscuit commercial in which the dog frantically yells (in his head) “bac-on, bac-on, bac-on, bac-on” over and over. My internal shout is “summer – summer – summer – summer.” Don’t misunderstand, I adore … Read more
“Can you get high touching it?” None of my tour buddies inquired as such, but the guides “anticipated” the question from previous guests. I’m glad we didn’t ask. And of course, the answer is you can’t. In late winter, I had the opportunity on an ice-crystal clear cold day to visit a “licensed” cannabis farm … Read more
I anticipated entitling this post “Say it Before it’s Too Late.” However, immediately following Valentine’s Day, I feared everyone would assume the theme was about telling people you love them. Also a charming idea, but not the notion I want to explore. Furthermore, I had another post planned for this date. Sadly, a single event … Read more
I have come to look forward to this yearly post more than most. In part, because throughout the year when a random research tidbit, news story or point-of-interest strikes me (health related or not), I file it away. Then as the New Year approaches, I am pleased to review them all again. It’s fun, and … Read more