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HGTV ACCUSATIONS BY TIKTOKERS? UH OH

May 3, 2023 by

HGTV accusations by anyone is a surprise around here. My wife is a fan, so that makes me a fan since we’re married and like spending time together. All I’ve ever seen are happy ending, which is quite a change from one of ‘our’ other favorite shows: Law & Order: SVU. The difference between the […]

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PAIN MANAGEMENT? IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT YOU

May 2, 2023 by

Pain management are more than two words, two random words. It’s a lifestyle, an affliction, and a path to addiction. If it is you in pain, then that’s a major part of your day. Every. Day. But what if it’s not you? Let’s start with you, but first me.

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LIFE LESSONS ‘JUST IN TIME’

May 1, 2023 by

Life lessons usually come to light after class lets out. “Whew, now that was a life lesson,” is common. But what about life lessons you recognize in the moment? Those take a little more work.

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THE INTIMATE PERSONAL, BUT WHY?

April 30, 2023 by

The intimate personal is the #1 Rule of memoirists, novelists, poets, playwrites, noodlers, doodlers, and bloggers. Their readers want to know things, not necessarily first hand. Something on a page, or screen, is more than enough. But, someone’s still got to get it there. Some of my favorites:

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FAMILY HISTORY FROM BOTH SIDES

April 29, 2023 by

Family history comes in two varieties: The first: We don’t talk about that side of the family. The second: We can’t say enough about that side of the family. That’s the starting place for going off the rails.

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JOCK TALK INTERPRETED FOR NON-JOCKS

April 28, 2023 by

Jock Talk: “Once you’ve been in the greatest shape of your life that’s the fitness standard you strive for.” Do you see the problem here? There’s two of them. The first is establishing what constitutes being in the greatest shape of your life. Was it an event? A time-span? Both?

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PLAYOFF MODE LIFESTYLE? MANAGE YOUR LOAD

April 25, 2023 by

What is playoff mode and why haven’t I heard it before this year’s NBA Playoffs? Is it a mindset, a reminder for professional athletes to make a better effort? Or, is it a marketing scheme by the league and networks to bring back viewers disappointed with ‘load management’ during the regular season? The real question […]

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NATURE WALK BEGINS WITH OPEN DOOR AND OPEN MIND

April 24, 2023 by

A nature walk is one small step for man, a giant step for whoever needs it. And, dear reader, we all need it. But there are hurdles and distractions to getting out. That’s where focus comes in. What’s the difference between a nature walk and exercise? Can it be both?

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EARTH DAY CONGREGATION ON CANYON TRAIL

April 23, 2023 by

        Earth Day is what, another day? Just another day? Or a day to join others in an earthy stroll? This year it felt like a church was in session with a full choir singing an earth song to the heavens. In other words, Earth Day 2023 was a commune with nature […]

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RECORDING HISTORY LITTLE BY LITTLE

April 22, 2023 by

No one is recording history all at once. Those who try have a special name: kooks, nut cases, or bloggers. None of those names are a compliment, but I’m changing that little by little. Starting with:

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