If you have a garden…

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.   ~Cicero

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Poster at the public library in Florence, Alabama. Photo Lori Greer

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Thoughts at 10,000 Feet*

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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*”

Morning Thoughts

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”

No time for this!

She’s a bitch.

I don’t like her.  I try to avoid her.

Yet, this woman taught me something valuable.   Continue reading “No time for this!”

Pi R Squared

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”

Only as good as your word…

“You are only as good as your word. You can be smart, aggressive, articulate, and indeed persuasive, but if you are not honest, your reputation will suffer, and once lost, a good reputation can never be regained.”  Robert Mueller  The Washington Post

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~Robert Mueller, The Washington Post 

Marie, I wanted cake!

I know it’s never a good idea to go to the grocery store when I am hungry.

It was an especially bad idea this morning as I was hungy and I had just worked out with my trainer at the gym.  I was hungry and tired.   Continue reading “Marie, I wanted cake!”

Snowy Day in Portland

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A lovely scene as day breaks in Portland.

The snow slows everyone down a bit.   Continue reading “Snowy Day in Portland”

Snow & Twitter

Portland had a bit of snow over the weekend.

This morning we awoke to ice and more snow.

Unlike our hardy cousins in the Midwest or Canada, we bundle up and stay indoors at the mention of icy weather.

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Chapter A Day

Even though I live in Oregon, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR)  is one of my favorite radio stations. Thanks to the Internet, I stream WPR programs daily.

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