Thoughts at 10,000 Feet*

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*” →

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!” →

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.

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.

I looked twice when I saw the date. May 5, 2034.

This was the maturity date for a bond.

How many years is that from today? 16 Continue reading “2034” →

When I can’t find the words I need, I turn to poets and writers for their words on suffering. Some words are a balm. Others, an affirmation.

“If I had to live my life over again, I’d make the same mistakes, only sooner.” Tallulah Bankhead Continue reading “Mistakes & Decisions” →

With apologies to Charles Dickens.

In many ways, 2017 was the best of times for me.

Then in the last eight months, it was the worst of times bringing terrible grief.

Now on the last day of 2017, I am looking forward with guarded optimism to 2018.

Today is my birthday which puts me in a philosophical frame of mind.

I found myself thinking about the tumultuous year that flew by.

So many good things! Life was a joy. My sons and their families were doing great. Continue reading “Musings on my birthday” →

“Just because you are paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you.” Kurt Cobain

Am I paranoid? You be the judge.