Ever think you coined a term, only to discover it’s already in use? My husband and I have enjoyed ‘napachinos’ for many years. Guess we should have gotten the word copyrighted. So, is this a new drink to procure at Starbucks? Only in part. A napachino is a combination of a great cup of coffee … Read more
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
Short Post In our culture, when December rolls around, the thought of “gifts” is typically close behind. Despite mutual lamenting over commercialism and merchandizing of the season, concentration on gifts is the common focus. So December is here, and keeping with the unlikeable tradition, I have a gift planned for myself. One of the best … Read more
During one week last summer, I heard the same serious story from four people. Janice (a relative-in-law), Anna (a neighbor), John (an acquaintance and ‘classmate’) and a woman from California I met briefly as we both basked in the sun outside the Oregon Shakespeare Festival – had all recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. However, as … Read more
Note: Oct 26th was National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Learn options here. There is still time for this yearly activity. — Recently, on our way to dinner with friends, we pulled up at a stop light in the middle of town. From the backseat, I heard a male voice shout “I want that bumper sticker.” … Read more
I am not (yet) in the group of 1 out of every 3 Americans who are pre-diabetic. Good for me. Still, I don’t take that for granted and I’m closer than I would like. Pre-diabetic condition means your glucose level (blood sugar) is higher than normal, but not in the “type 2 Diabetic” range. Like … Read more