My Antidote for Sadness – Generation Alpha
We All Make Mistakes It was a mistake. After the elections, I returned to watching network news. For most of the last four years, I have avoided watching or listening to any news program that was likely to mention the antics of the Trump administration or the latest...
Facing a Lonely Thanksgiving? Six Ideas for a Socially Distanced Celebration
Remembering Past Traditions Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated with large family gatherings. We eat communally prepared feasts, share family stories, and spend hours indoors playing games, working puzzles, and watching televised sporting events. Even more than...
A Hobby Horse for My Granddaughter
Call to Action After many months of sheltering in place, I was preparing for a visit from my youngest grandchild. For her 4th birthday, her parents had reserved a space at a nearby campground where we could safely social distance. I’d been collecting hobby...
Taking Sheila on the Road
On The Road With Sheila My friend Quincy asked me to write about my early adventures on the road in my new motor home so here goes. My first excursion in Sheila was from Beach Cities RV in southern California to my home in Santa Cruz. I have nothing to say about that...
5 Reasons to Send Christmas Cards
The Christmas Cards Cometh As I sit in my cozy chair and open my mail this morning I am grateful to those of my friends who still send annual Christmas cards and letters. I look forward to connecting with old friends, being introduced to new members of the family,...
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