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
Three years ago we celebrated Pi Day (on March 14, 2015 precisely at 9:26:53). Pi is a constant. Pie should not be. That is what I wrote about on that momentous day. Regardless of time passing, and upon review, I stand by my endorsements in that post, entitled “Pi(e) Day is Coming – a Celebration … Read more
“Why am I really getting this test?” Have you ever found yourself asking that question? I have. Your doctor may explain the reason. Yet, you may not realize that the underlying philosophy of a health care practice may be influencing those determinations. Decisions, and the reasoning itself, can be opinionated. It’s a controversy. Does your … Read more