I grew up in the town around Fort Vancouver, Washington, the end of the Oregon Trail, and that connection to history had impact. Built in 1825, the fort also has the … [Read More...]

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I grew up in the town around Fort Vancouver, Washington, the end of the Oregon Trail, and that connection to history had impact. Built in 1825, the fort also has the … [Read More...]

This post could also be called be called, How to turn flaws into art, because that’s what my British friend Elfreda (Freda) Alexander did throughout her life. Her … [Read More...]
Words perfectly-suited to life situations are coins for the realms we travel and do business in, just like we exchange currencies at international borders to … [Read More...]

Shakespeare said, “A rose by any other name will smell as sweet.” But will it? Names are designating words by which we know and identify people, places, and … [Read More...]
I have a confession to make. And since we’re only two days past Valentine’s Day, I’ll present one of those, too. The comedian I’ve always admired absolute … [Read More...]

I have a retired friend about to turn 18. No, she was she not born with a silver spoon in her mouth, nor is she the long-awaited heiress of a family with millions. … [Read More...]
