The River View Cemetery in Portland, Oregon held a burial service on Wednesday. Friends, family, and those who knew the deceased gathered. It was as heartfelt and touching as anything I’ve seen for a life well lived. If you’re planning a ceremony for a loved one, or yourself, this was a blueprint. But there’s a […]
BAD THERAPY ON BOOK TV
September 7, 2024 by
A book called Bad Therapy on c-span? I’m watching. When is the best time to watch Book TV? Trick question: Any time is the best time. Extra points for tuning in while lifting weights in the garage. You’ll be lucky to find this episode:
CLEAR DOWN RANGE NEW MEANING
May 3, 2024 by
The first time I heard the call of “CLEAR DOWN RANGE” I was laying in the dirt with the guys, Fort Ord dirt, and trying to fit three bullets inside the diameter of a quarter. The best I got was two in with a stray nearby. The rifle range targets were a head and shoulder […]
WINNING ARGUMENTS: THEN AND NOW
February 6, 2024 by
Winning arguments with strangers is one thing; winning the same argument with someone close comes with side-effects. Someone close? How close. Let’s start with an internal argument, that little voice that won’t go away. Can’t get any closer than that, huh?
CHECKLIST ORGANIZER: HOW MANY BOXES GET CROSSED OFF DURING QUARANTINE
May 6, 2020 by
A checklist organizer makes a checklist. If you’re not much of a list-maker, keep it short. Susan Orlean tweeted that she’s taken a shower every day for a hygiene flex. Is that checklist organizer worthy?
