A former co-worker had the following as part of her email signature: “I connect the dots; how can I help you”. It was a unique way of...

It’s funny how as we age those conversations around health and medical procedures that were so uncomfortable in our younger years are now...

After getting on a streak of several successful omelets in a row, I was reminded of this post from mid-2021 during the Covid lockdown....

I keep a pretty solid workout routine most of the time. Lifting weights three days a week and riding my bike three days a week (indoor...

For 9 weeks in the fall of last year I attended production classes at our local community television station -...

Note: This post is a sarcastic take on the next 4 years. It is not  meant as serious political commentary. I hope the next 4 years...

With the new year upon us I am re-issuing this post about retirement being a new beginning. May the new year bring good health and much...

I can’t believe this is my 5th year-end post. Time sure has flown by since I escaped the corporate hamster wheel. Covid took most of the...

With ratings, hits, and views being more important than worthwhile or accurate content, we are bombarded with “news” that is twisted to...

Those of you who have been following my blog know that I completed my quest to get to all 50 states back in 2017, visiting Oregon with my...

It is with great sadness but many thanks that I write this post about our local brewery closing at the end of the year -...

Please remember those who served and sacrificed for our country, on this Veterans Day. A salute and thank you to all our veterans....

With a major election upon us it’s time to think carefully about the candidates we choose to vote for.   If you watch TV or listen to...

This post was inspired by attending the recent Cowboys – Giants game at Metlife Stadium. The key word being “game”. Many fans of these...

It started out in the early spring as a way to help a neighbor who broke her ankle and couldn’t take her dog for walks. She has a...

I was recently at a meeting and started making small talk with those seated around me. As everyone had something in common – the thing...

Friends are our lifeline in tough times, and we sure are in tough times right now. Whether you’ve got more friends than you can count or...

With companies bringing more of their employees back to the office I’ve had many conversations with still-working friends about the pros...

Talking with several friends who are nearing retirement, the conversation quickly turns to finances and how to ensure there is enough...

We live in an increasingly disposable world. More and more products are made for single use then disposal or are created based on planned...