1 Dozen Things I Learned During 2019

Like years past, I am sharing some bits and pieces I learned during 2019.  I hope a few are new to you too. 1.  Words of confusion and miscommunication – Pygg Pots In the Middle Ages of Europe cookware and dishes were made of special dense clay called ‘pygg’. It was orange in color and … Read more

Someplace We Call Home (Mini Post)

I have a peculiar habit. Perhaps more than one, but this particular reference is about saying “let’s go home.” What’s strange is that I use the phrase when I simply want to return to wherever I am sleeping that evening – luxurious hotel, friend’s abode or a camping hovel. No difference. My mother used to … Read more

Brief Thoughts on Kindness

Occasionally, I still run across timeworn, washed-out signs sayings “Commit Random Acts of Kindness.” It’s difficult to fathom that such a sweet sentiment could circulate widely when in the news “random” is often followed by “violence,” “gunman” or “shootings.” Worse yet, is that tag words such as  “another” or “all too often” are the descriptive … Read more

Wizard of OZ may Grant Your Wish – or at least Improve Your Outcomes

Do you remember when Dorothy and Toto are held captive by the WW West, while Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion are infiltrating the palace guards? I loved to sing along with all the OZ songs, but never understood the garbled lyrics the guards were chanting. I just kind of mumbled during that scene, using the … Read more

Tiny Homes & Affordable Housing Tour

Do you remember “field-trips?” When I was a kid in school, I so looked forward to these activities. My family was not “well-off” and if there were family outings, they weren’t the type the school would plan. No museums, historical spots, art galleries, or hands-on science displays (which were fewer in those days anyway). As … Read more