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A SLIGHT MISUNDERSTANDING AT BURGER KING

With the usual misgivings, I pulled into the Drive-Thru at the nearest Burger King for a Junior Whopper, extra tomato, light mayo. For me, I got #5 on the menu. From Google AI:   Expect to pay roughly $12-$13 for a standard Two Cheeseburger Meal (two burgers, fries, drink)   I paid whatever was posted. […]

FOREVER SEARCHES, PARTS 1-5

Forever searches are not futile. You’ll eventually find what you’re looking for, along with other finds along the way. Keep looking and you’ll find it in the end. If you don’t, then it’s not the end.

SEASONAL COLORS DREAM WITH MOMO

Seasonal colors of all shades come in Oregon, although this feels like a lot. One of the perks of walking around the block is passing this collection of flora. That’s no Douglas Fir tree with the spikey bark. Since it’s not an invasive species it’s all good. What’s better? Seasonal sushi at Momo.

A CLEAR CONSCIENCE FOR BEST RESULTS

Examples of a clear conscience from the Cambridge English Dictionary, because it’s good to start in the same lane.   I’m finding it hard to continue to drive a gas-powered car with a clear conscience. These desserts are great for people watching their weight as you can eat them with a clear conscience. It’s just […]

LEARNING CURVE NEVER ENDS

A learning curve shows where you start and where you finish. You learn what you don’t know, then how to apply it. From newbie to seasoned pro, eventually. We used to learn new things from the news, from newspapers to news shows to breaking news. Journalists used to spoon-feed us the most important stories.

TRAUMA BONDING RELATIONSHIPS, SO FAR

Who has had a trauma bonding relationship? Anyone who played sports, broke up with the same partner a few times, you get the idea. If you’ve ever rented a place in a bad building, worked for a bad boss, or eat in a middle of the road restaurant instead of trying someplace new, you’ve had […]

EXTRA TIME, OVERTIME, OR OUT OF TIME

Extra time is a dream, otherwise it would be part of a plan. Whether it’s a travel plan, a honey-do list, or something more involved, like planning a good life with loved ones, there’s never enough time. We (my wife) cooked corned beef for dinner that started out in a slow cooker. One recipe called […]

VALUABLE ASSET? ASK THE MAGNA CARTA

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

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 […]

MEETING EXPECTATIONS, GREAT AND OTHERWISE

Meeting expectations is not the same as meeting a stranger. You can’t not meet your own expectations. Not when you have standards and goals. What about meeting your dog’s expectations? Good luck with that.