At my annual physical exam, my doctor shared with me the story of a small growth that he had ignored years ago.
He was too busy in medical school to have to have it removed.

At my annual physical exam, my doctor shared with me the story of a small growth that he had ignored years ago.
He was too busy in medical school to have to have it removed.


I love old, rustic shutters, doors and gates.

“Today, 70 years later, you have the feeling for the first time that history could repeat itself. That that’s not out of the question.”
RALF TEEPE, a civil servant who joined the owner of his local bookstore in protesting a neo-Nazi march in Berlin’s old Jewish quarter. (Quotation from the New York Times, Monday, April 9, 2018.) Continue reading “Where they burn books, they will also ultimately burn people*”
Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you!
I can’t remember where I found this little quote.
I placed it on my kitchen counter and look at it occasionally.
It makes me smile.
I like this view of aging.
At a recent art show at The Ford Building in Portland, Oregon I picked up this card.
One side had this picture.

Interesting, but I was intrigued by the flip side. Continue reading “The Yellow Chapel”
This sign captures the essence of Rose City Coffee.

Both locations are warm and inviting. You want to sit and stay awhile. Continue reading “Rose City Coffee”


Still learning after all these years.
When I was young, I thought I would know just about everything by the time I graduated from college. Continue reading “Thoughts at 10,000 Feet*”
I read The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal regularly as well as other publications on a consistent basis.
I also listen to NPR and watch televised new shows to include PBS and NBC.
I am not a news junkie. Continue reading “Morning Thoughts”
Who knew that Pi Day would grow to such a fun, widespread event?
Years ago, mainly math nerds were the select few who knew the significance of 3.14. Celebrations, if any, were definitely not mainstream. Continue reading “Pi R Squared”