Corporate fun and games
This situation involving the collection industry amuses me, but there is a serious issue here. Some elderly citizens have their capacity for self-protection diminish as time passes. Extortionate collectors know…
personal
memories of my niece eva
Eva Kaminker Andres was one of the very best people I have ever known. Remembering Eva, it's difficult not to be effusive. You might think I am exaggerating. I assure…
my post-election venting copied from facebook
This post says nothing new or original or the slightest bit interesting. I just want to preserve what I've been posting on Facebook* over the last week.I'm going in order…
foot pain, swimming, push-ups, and roast chicken: four things going on with me
I haven't written one of these silly personal posts in a while, and things are piling up. As I always say, I write this blog for myself, and I have…
greetings from victoria, last post of the trip (days 13-15), plus the ethics of travel
Bluefin TunaYesterday morning we packed up, drove to one of the big drugstore chains, and bought a soft cooler case and ice. The leftovers from Asadero were just too good…
steak, art, and tech failure in seattle (day 12)
On our last full day in Seattle, we set out in the morning with a plan for spending the day apart, then meeting up for dinner at the second place…
history and sushi in seattle (day 11)
I'm writing this in the middle of the night, having crashed as soon as we got back to the cottage, then waking up a few hours later, wide awake. This…
portland and on to seattle (days 9 and 10)
A man walks into a bookstore...Powell's, and this time we mean itOn Wednesday, we felt well enough to spend quality time in Powell's. Not that anything could have kept Allan…
fun with flu in portland (day 8)
Portland is Food Truck CityOn Monday, while we were driving to Portland, Allan was already sick, and by the time we were settled in our room, I was sick, too.…
random notes from portland (day 7)
Allan and I are both sick, apparently with a flu or some other virus. I rarely get sick -- it's been more than four years -- and this has hit…
random notes from portland (day 7)
Allan and I are both sick, apparently with a flu or some other virus. I rarely get sick -- it's been more than four years -- and this has hit…
last full day in southern oregon (day 6)
The StoryCorps booth, New York City, 2004Many readers have reached out here or on Facebook with thoughts and comfort about my mother. I appreciate it very much. I know you…
last full day in southern oregon (day 6)
The StoryCorps booth, New York City, 2004Many readers have reached out here or on Facebook with thoughts and comfort about my mother. I appreciate it very much. I know you…
still in southern oregon (days 4 and 5)
The view from hereThe trip so far has been both busy and relaxing. Yesterday we visited a farm where some tiny piglets were a big attraction, as much for my…
still in southern oregon (days 4 and 5)
The view from hereThe trip so far has been both busy and relaxing. Yesterday we visited a farm where some tiny piglets were a big attraction, as much for my…
greetings from talent, oregon (days 2 and 3)
After breakfast at Joshua's, we hit the road, taking 101 South, which winds through the Olympic peninsula, following waterways -- rivers, canals, sounds, bays -- through tiny remote hamlets. Quilcene,…
greetings from talent, oregon (days 2 and 3)
After breakfast at Joshua's, we hit the road, taking 101 South, which winds through the Olympic peninsula, following waterways -- rivers, canals, sounds, bays -- through tiny remote hamlets. Quilcene,…
greetings from port angeles, washington (day one)
The Lefties Mascot: TimberIf you've been reading wmtc for a while, you know I can't travel without writing about it. That's how I process and preserve my travel experiences. I've…
greetings from port angeles, washington (day one)
The Lefties Mascot: TimberIf you've been reading wmtc for a while, you know I can't travel without writing about it. That's how I process and preserve my travel experiences. I've…
happy birthday to me: retirement vs travel edition
Today I have been alive on this planet for 63 years. Last year I shared thoughts on aging and mortality. It was a popular post that resonated with many readers.…