Gatekeepers

My mind must be playing tricks on me! I finished this post today. I hit publish but could not find it. The nice people at WP found it. However, it shows that it was published in April…what? Are the Russians hacking me too? I never knew I was so important!
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lorigreer's avatarLori Greer in Portland

One of my favorite sayings is this one.

The mouth should have three gatekeepers.

Is it true?

Is it kind?

Is it necessary?

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Dating Disaster 1

I was attending a large university.

I was away from home for the first time.

I had a on-again off-again boyfriend.

We had dated in high school.

He was nice but old news.

I was ready to date other guys.

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I’m No Quitter!

It’s Wednesday.

Many of the tasks on my Monday “to do list” have migrated to Wednesday’s list.

That’s how my week is going.

It’s good to have work.

My week is not bad, just busy.   Continue reading “I’m No Quitter!” →

Democracy Dies in Darkness

“As long as a journalist tells the truth, in conscience and fairness, it is not his job to worry about consequences. The truth is never as dangerous as a lie in the long run. I truly believe the truth sets men free.” Ben Bradlee**,  The Washington Post

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Orion’s Gift

“They say ignorance is bliss. I can vouch for that. My life was humming along just fine until I received that letter. Afterwards, nothing was the same.

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The House of Small Cubes

Please take a few minutes to watch this twelve minute video.

It is delightful and engaging.

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Easy Listening…

Smart phone with ear buds pexel
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I love podcasts!

They keep me company when I am walking,cooking, and cleaning.

Here are some of my current favorites.

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Pisello inglese e insalata di barbarietole!

I know it’s spring in Oregon when Nicoletta’s Table adds Pisello inglese e insalate di barbabietole to their menu.

It is a favorite of mine!

Nicoletta’s Table does a fabulous job with all of their seasonal salads.

Then again, shouldn’t all salads be seasonal using fresh ingredients?

I digress. Continue reading “Pisello inglese e insalata di barbarietole!” →

Hello Beautiful Day

I woke up at 4 A.M. this morning.

I debated if I should get up and start my day.

Afterall, I could accomplish a lot in the quiet of the morning.

Instead, I decided to read so I would fall back asleep.

Sleep a few more hours, I told myself, and then “Hit it full steam ahead!”

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Gatekeepers

One of my favorite sayings is this one.

The mouth should have three gatekeepers.

Is it true?

Is it kind?

Is it necessary?

Continue reading “Gatekeepers” →