UPDATE: Shortly after drafting this blog Governor Jay Inslee of Washington State announced that all people 60 to 64 years of age will be eligible for the COVID vaccine starting March 31, 2021. For me, this is a huge relief (read on to learn why). For those of you who...

So many plans have been made during the pandemic, schemes to make the time pass as enjoyably and productively as possible. Lily, 9 and I have started several projects and have managed to stick with a few, some of them to completion! Other plans have modified or fallen...

To be well-adapted to extreme circumstances means the wearing of many hats. But what happens when you need to wear a whole new set of hats?

Acceptance. At present (Thursday evening) I am accepting a glass of Old Vine Zinfandel in a glass a friend gave me, thoughtfully inscribed with the legend “It’s not really drinking alone if your dog is home.” The etched dog that accompanies this sentiment looks as...

February 2021. Everything in the news seems to be about never-ending national politics, COVID-19, and the horrible spate of winter weather that’s affecting much of the country. In the larger world, there’s even snow at the Acropolis in Greece! I feel like I’ve been...

Always learning- -that’s the way I roll. Last week two readers of this blog pointed out that I have something to learn about the offense/defense adage used as last week’s jumping off point. Major reversal on my part! It should have been “The best defense is a good...