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  • For the Love of Dog

    “So, how was it?” Rick asked as I walked in the door. “Well, I met almost as many dogs as I did people”, I answered smiling. “I think it will be a good fit. I mean, it’s kinda quirky. In a good way.” Absolutely quirky. And fast paced and unexpected. In a matter of three…

  • The Edge of the Bell Curve

    AI seems to be on everyone’s mind. It is certainly on mine. Read my short essay/rant about how I really feel about the new kid on the block.

  • Nothing

    As usual, closing out the New Year has proven to be a time of introspection for me. And today. A moment “in-between”. Old and new co-mingling. Enjoy this transition.

  • Just a Grandma

    Aging. What a glorious journey! So much learning packed into a declining body. But who knew this old body was a clever disguise? Read on to find out just what the oldsters in your life are really doing.

  • Breaking Up With Facebook

    I had a dream about Facebook last night. It reminded me of the first time I quit drinking. I’d have dreams of imbibing in all kinds of situations. Big parties, quiet evenings, wind downs after a big day. And then, the feelings of regret and guilt would wash over me. I’d wake in a semi-panic.   …

  • Life is what happens…

    “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” John Lennon from the song, Give Peace a Chance I love this quote by John Lennon.  I’ve always mused on it from the perspective of folks (including myself) who are too busy keeping up with “rat race” related concerns that they miss the…

  • As Unready As I’ll Ever Be…

    I am nowhere near ready.   Yes, my bags are packed. Tickets purchased. Itinerary sorted. I’ve even wrapped my head around it. No, it’s my body. My physical readiness.  Basically, I’m doomed. Day after tomorrow, Rick and I will ride from our front door to Kingston and catch the ferry to Edmonds, Washington. There, we will…

  • It’s the Water

    “Now, turn it all the way until these padlock rings line up. Exactly.” Standing over our water meter, my neighbor, Chris, guides me in the nuanced skill of turning off, or on, water to any of the 73 homes in our neighborhood. It’s one of the jobs I’ve acquired now that I’m a board member of…

  • The Retirement Report:

    My Year of Adrenaline My first year of retirement was intended to be a primer in the Beginner’s Mind, the Buddhist concept of viewing and interacting with life from the mind of inexperience:  as a novice, a child.  It’s the practice of cultivating a sense of wonder, curiosity and joy through mindfulness in any given…

  • 60 Shades of Gray

    Reflections on Retirement When I tell people I’m from the Pacific Northwest, they invariably say,” it rains a lot there, doesn’t it?” Yes. Sort of. Like the Scots, said to have  421 words for snow (for example, the Scottish word for a large snowflake is ‘skelf’), those of us in the PNW have many many…