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#366–Christmas cards, winter driving & loved ones . . .
Christmas is not a good time to travel—flying or driving––and we all know that. But, regardless, most people either are traveling or hosting travelers––especially now after three years of Covid. This year I put 1,800 miles on my car, as … Continue reading
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#365–Judy on KXCR radio about coast’s historic bridges . . .
Note: I will take a break over the holidays. My next post will be January 13. Happy Holidays all! Nobody has to ask me twice to talk about the coast’s historic bridges. For example, one day at the Siuslaw Pioneer … Continue reading
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#364–Much to be thankful for . . .
When I listen to the news, which is mostly bad––mass killings, war in Ukraine, poverty and hunger in much of the world, and climate change manifesting itself more and more––it’s really depressing. This beautiful blue ball making its way in … Continue reading
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#363–Victorian Belle’s Christmas Bazaar—More successful than ever . . .
It’s the holiday season with more than one holiday shopping bazaar to check out. In my opinion, the Victorian Belle’s is the best and probably the one with the most longevity. This group began with about 12 tole painters 45 … Continue reading
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#362–Living at the coast, living on the edge . . .
During the last couple weeks, the rains have begun. Oregon is known for its rainy weather but only half of the state fits that description—the western half. The eastern half is high desert and much drier—more snow than rain and … Continue reading
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#361–Recycling is as easy as 1, 2, 3 . . .
In the news today, I heard that both Berkeley and New York City were cutting off new natural gas hookups in new building construction–-particularly housing. They are encouraging all electric. That means that the central Oregon coast is so far … Continue reading
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#360–The Case Against the Death Penalty . . .
When Nicolas Cruz, who killed the 17 students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, was in the news recently, he was about to be sentenced. The choices were the death penalty or life without parole. And that … Continue reading
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#359–In praise of audiobooks . . .
I love to read books, books with pages you turn. But I’ve had such a busy life, that when I do sit down to read, I nod off. It seems like It’s always in the evening, and I’m often tired … Continue reading
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#358–Of eyes and door and deck repair, of cabbages and kings . . .
Last Friday morning, I had no idea what I would write about this week. I had no idea that my eyes and the garage door would become such problems beginning later that day and that this past Tuesday would be … Continue reading
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#357–Writers––it takes all kinds . . .
Backstreet Authors Book Signing There we were outside under the canopy with our books on display––Larry LaVoie, Karen D. Nichols, Pattie Brooks Anderson, and me. It was a Sunday, the day after the Florence Festival of Books. It was a … Continue reading
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