Several friends I know will quickly pronounce the warning “oh no …woo-woo stuff” when words like spiritual, mediation, or ‘mindfulness’ pop up. Interestingly, it isn’t that they don’t share some of the beliefs; and partly, they’re joking. Still, I think they simply don’t want to ‘get into it all’ (an explanation I’ve heard) or to … Read more
Tax Tip: As April usually means “Taxes” to many of us, remember this. While donations or travel expenses related to qualifying organizations may be deducted, your TIME cannot. Twice in the early 1990s, I stood in front of the TV listening to President George H.W. Bush address the nation. I still remember. One amounted to … Read more
Note: If you use social media, such as Facebook or Twitter, please remember to share posts you like. Links are at the bottom of the page. My First Memory of Making an Excuse I had turned 9 years old two months before. I was now huddling – really hiding – behind the ‘cubbies’ wall of … Read more
Happy New Year for 2021, and a Thankful Goodbye to 2020 “Never stop learning” is a frequently-sung refrain. Hopefully, I’ve learned more than these dozen items this past year, but these were the ones I remembered to write down. Keeping your own list might amaze you; and perhaps some on my 2020 list are new … Read more
With Appreciation To all who have called, texted and emailed, asking about our fire situation in Southern Oregon, and expressing concern, THANK YOU. Your wishes extend to many in Oregon (and the whole west coast) who were not as lucky and have suffered greatly. drb As I slump into my chair to write this … Read more
Special Note: See you later in the summer and hope you will enjoy these literary thoughts. I won’t be surprised if the infamous Covid-19 virus photo makes the cover of TIME – subject of the year. As I write, while other social issues are rightfully demanding the center stage, so far in 2020, health has … Read more