Note to Readers, from drb: I’m just back from vacation, and am happy to be sharing the thoughts of another guest writer. I have read much, attended presentations and taken several short courses, on “universal design.” It’s a personal interest. So, I was easily enticed when Hazel approached me to address the subject. Hope you … Read more
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 my ‘neck of the woods,’ to use a colloquial phrase, the ‘woods’ have caused quite the havoc with runny noses this year. It is not the woods alone, of course. Pollen fills the air from the literal myriad of plant species, along with varying temperatures and periodic winds. Add that to the 3 other … 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