If I asked what sense declines with age, I would wager that the last response I would receive from my readers is ‘common sense.’ Pretty much everyone on this blog would agree that common sense increases over the age of 50. Perchance, it even increases on a forward trajectory curve – nearly straight up. Certainly … Read more
In downtown Ashland, Oregon there is a store named Paddington Station, a lovely shop with a true myriad of neat odds and ends. On a recent visit, I was waiting at the restroom with its ‘do not disturb’ sign showing. As I stood there minute after minute after minute, I began peering around at nearby … Read more
On a startlingly clear summer night several weeks ago, I was enjoying an outdoor grilling with friends on an upper-story deck overlooking mountains, with birds flitting in the trees next to us and a breeze providing the perfect temperature after an uncomfortably hot day. Following a lovely dinner, a bottle of wine and a bit … Read more
Snow? In August? Why are we going to discuss snow in August? It is not just an attempt to remember cool times during the hottest period of the year. That’s good too, but it is the perfect time to consider if the winter sport of snowshoeing is suitable for ‘your old bones’. And if so, … Read more
As a way to enjoy my summer just a tad more, I am lightening my load for this post. I would like to refer you to an article I wrote for another blog last month. Looking for Inexpensive Dinner Ideas? This is the Only Secret Ingredient You Need No surprise, PART of the post is … Read more
Multi-tasking may not be an actual skill (at least in terms of simultaneous enactment), but I like the idea of getting multiple benefit from the same activity. Double-duty, if you will. Switching some small way that I do something now to reduce a risk, or add a benefit, is something I will consider. This consideration … Read more