by Susan Matley | Mar 28, 2025 | Official Blog
The indignities of aging! It seems that the human body, once it gets past 50 or so, develops an array of ailments large and small, regardless of lifestyle. Diet and exercise can hold some conditions at bay; with others, it comes down to factors that can’t be changed...
by Susan Matley | Mar 21, 2025 | Official Blog
Yesterday, at 2:01 AM Pacific Time, Spring arrived. I was sleeping at that time, but woke for a moment at 3:05 AM and thought Good, it’s here at last! Though Thursday’s weather was a few degrees cooler and a bit cloudier than the day before, it had less of a bite-...
by Susan Matley | Mar 14, 2025 | Official Blog
Last week was framed by interesting cultural events. On Tuesday, I attended the Walla Walla Symphony concert. They performed Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, embellished by graphic novel back projections depicting the story of his wife, Alma Maria Schindler. On Thursday, I...
by Susan Matley | Mar 7, 2025 | Official Blog
Last week I traveled to my hometown. Most trips to Port Townsend, I drive. The 800 mile round trip, though long, has much scenic variety, and I really enjoy the independence of having my own transportation. But last week, it being February, I traveled by plane (and...
by Susan Matley | Feb 27, 2025 | Official Blog
This week I’ve traveled to the western side of the state for a family visit. It’s a journey via plane, light rail, bus, ferry, car and tomorrow will involve a shuttle back to the airport. But besides all these fancy conveyances, what has moved me this...
