What is the most valuable asset we possess? I believe it is self esteem, self worth. In fact, I count on it in myself and others. Good self esteem in others means they know how to behave themselves in public. I was thinking about it during a recent Costco run that included a chat with […]
CRAFTSMEN KNOW HOW TO WORK, ARTIST KNOW WHEN TO STOP
February 26, 2025 by
Craftsmen know their work, the ins and outs, the customs and traditions; they know the lay of the land. The good news is you can tell a good craftsman by their work. As a young history worker I inventoried a donation of hand tools used to build the wooden ships of old. The toolbox was […]
RIGHT THING? YOU KNOW HOW TO DO IT
May 5, 2024 by
Doing the ‘right thing’ used to be easier. Maybe is was because baby boomers didn’t have as many choices for doing wrong? I didn’t see a lot of choices besides ‘Do what you’re told’ growing up. From parents, to teachers, to coaches, scout leaders, and beyond, we were told what to do by people we […]
SHIFT TALKERS WORK OVERTIME
January 26, 2024 by
Shift talkers like to mix it up, change things. Some do it for the better, some for the worse. They all have one thing in common: Not knowing how and when to shut up. For that we should be thankful?
CHANGING SEASONS = CHANGING CLIMATE?
September 21, 2023 by
Changing seasons were more of a mystery when human intelligence gathered and agreed that the sun and stars all moved around the earth. Back then we were the center of the universe. Man, those were the good old days. Or were they?
EARTH BURDEN GROWS WITH POPULATION
August 8, 2023 by
If the earth burden grows with population, will it shrink with a population decrease? Not when we hear about ‘forever chemicals.’ How does anyone rebound from a ‘forever’ problem? By the way, ‘forever’ is spelled PFAS.
ONE PLANET AND EARTH IS IT
August 7, 2023 by
One planet is not enough? It is if you’re forced to walk to your next destination. And where might that be? When you’re on foot and a long way out, where you’re headed isn’t as important as keeping your momentum. You knew where you were going when you started.
TAKING TIME: EXPLAIN OREGON HISTORY TO YOUTHS
August 6, 2022 by
Taking time to explain history to younger people is a gift that keeps on giving. What if it’s someone from another country asking about a place like Oregon? Oregon? Who cares about Oregon? I know a young man from another country who cares.
FOLLOWING RULES IS TOO HARD, SO MAKE YOUR OWN?
April 8, 2022 by
Ask someone if following rules is too hard for them and they naturally say, “No, I can follow rules.” Ask the same question after they get three quick traffic tickets and lose their license. Following rules shouldn’t be too difficult since laws are passed after intense discussion and votes from intelligent elected officials. Let’s start […]
PEOPLE PERSON, PEOPLE PEOPLE, AND THE REST OF US
September 20, 2020 by
The self-described people person needs back-up. Call it confirmation. Who calls themselves a people person? Isn’t that what others are supposed to say? “Stan is such a people person,” carries more weight than Stan saying it about himself. “Hello, I’m Stan, and I’m a people person?” What old Stan is saying is hold on tight.
