by Susan Matley | Jun 12, 2020 | Official Blog
Earlier this week I had an emotional breakdown. Chances are, you did, too. Why? Because all of us are existing under a huge amount of stress caused by pandemic-related restrictions and fears. Why is this happening now? I think I’ve spotted the trigger: what was a...
by Susan Matley | Jun 5, 2020 | Official Blog
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....
by Susan Matley | May 29, 2020 | Official Blog
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...
by Susan Matley | May 22, 2020 | Official Blog
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...
by Susan Matley | May 15, 2020 | Official Blog
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...
by Susan Matley | May 8, 2020 | Official Blog
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...
