I once had a friend named Warren Argo. Affectionately known as Wargo, Warren passed away some years ago, way too young, like some people sadly do. He was a talented, super-intelligent guy, one of those people who sparkled all the time. His outlook on life was superb....

Interviews are a great way to learn more about people, so this week I’ve asked Lily to interview our new person inside, 9.   After all, I’ve been around for almost eleven months so people know a lot about me.   And I’m glad they do, Lily. In case you haven’t...

Somehow, the “stay home, stay healthy” order has turned me into a philosopher. Or at least a Doctor of Thinkology, like the Scarecrow in the 1939 movie classic “The Wizard of Oz”. While speeding through a half-hour on the Nordic Track earlier this week, my thoughts...

If you’re from a small town, chances are you’re familiar with small town festivals. In my hometown, Port Townsend, WA, we’ve been celebrating the rhododendron since 1936. Officially known as the Rhododendron Festival, for decades the name has been shortened for local...

I am grateful to live in Washington State. It’s a place filled with diversity, creativity and loads of natural beauty. My roots are firmly planted here, with ancestors first arriving in 1860. I feel fortunate to live in a state where our governor has initiated a...

We’re back! Lily and I have recovered from last week’s funk and are ready to write about current times once more. We’ve figured out that dealing with the pandemic and the necessary public health restrictions has truly plunged us into grief. Common wisdom explains...