Below you'll find a list of all posts from November, 2012
On November 23, 1982, my son was born. Fast forward and he’s just celebrated his thirtieth birthday. Whew! As any parent will tell you, watching a child age into adulthood is a fascinating, but odd experience. I look at the man who is my son and vividly recall the smiling toddler he once was, the one who was so enthusiastic …
With the biggest holiday season just around the corner, I began looking at different ways we can all go beyond ourselves and extend a helping hand to others. My intent was to highlight one company for their good work. After a bit of research I discovered I actually had a problem, a great problem … there were simply too many businesses with …
Dorothy writes: I have visited the Grand Canyon a few times in my life. It is a majestic wonder of the world. But on my Bucket List was something that un-nerved me: walking the Sky Walk at the Grand Canyon. You see, I’m not too crazy about heights. But between my love of the Canyon and my determination to live the best …
A few weeks ago I asked you to send me your best ideas for stretching your budget. From the responses I received, I think some of you should be advising Washington. You could dig us out of this mess in no time! Might any of the following ideas work for you? A clever reader writes: “I cut my own hair. …
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I think I may have discovered my new favorite place, SCRAP! This nonprofit organization is designed to “inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.” Artists, teachers, children, anyone who has a creative urge, can access to materials that can be used in their creations. Inspired by SCRAP in Portland, OR, our local SCRAP is currently located in Arcata, …
Arlene writes: Is it a ‘Bucket List’ thing when you check something off on a dare? Doesn’t matter because the point is that I tried something new and I’m feeling pretty good. I’ve always said that when my kids were grown Thanksgiving dinner would be simplified and this time, it will be! Nobody is even grumbling and now I wondered …
Today I’m offering you bits and pieces from previous columns, so that I, my dear readers, am able to spend this day in the company of my wonderful children and friends. My thoughts for this day: Gratitude seems to be something we older folks may recognize a little more often than members of the younger generation. We don’t take life …
You know what I like about being in the second half of life? Knowing, and absolutely trusting, that if I want to try something, there is no reason not to. Well, okay, I couldn’t dance for the Bolshoi Ballet or find a spot on a mission to Mars but fortunately, neither of these pursuits appeal to me. But one day, …
While the destruction of Hurricane Sandy is an unbelievable tragedy, the way humanity has pulled together is nothing short of fantastic. I was especially touched by the behavior of hundreds of New York Marathon runners. With their race cancelled, many of them poured into Staten Island to deliver supplies, food, and water to stranded citizens. Well done! (Click here to …