Life in the fast lane--where's the on ramp?

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Big Flat Stump

In the early 1900s much of the land in the lower foothills of the Cascade Mountains (Western Washington state) was old growth forests. Great fir trees rose 50 feet in the air, covering the slopes as far as the eye could see. The company (might have been Weyerhaeuser) built a bunkhouse and a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 2, 2026

Donut Dolly

If you're not a veteran who once deployed overseas via a troop ship, you may never have ever heard the term "Donut Dolly." It refers to Red Cross volunteers who greet service men arriving home from battle with a smile, a donut and coffee. And they also offer well-wishes (and donuts and coffee) to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Winter to return this afternoon...

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Saturday, February 28, 2026

Oops!

Earlier I posted that DJT had started a war and headed to Mar-a-Lago for a golf weekend. I was mistaken. It seems his advisers had set up a war room there so he could monitor what was happening in Iran, and VP Vance was doing likewise in Washington, D.C. I am still opposed to the war, still critical... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Mama said:

Sometimes it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you are an idiot than to say something and remove all doubt. Sign in to see full entry.

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Once Upon a Time

Mary had a little lamb. The doctor fainted. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Oops!

Fell asleep and missed the speech. I'm surprised - at his age - DJT didn't set the time for his speech at an earlier hour. Maybe he took a nap, so he'd be all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for his 'really big show.' I did stay alert long enough to catch a few words: 'beautiful,' 'wonderful,' and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

How to Listen to the State of The Union Speech:

I expect a the long and winding presidential speech this evening that's to be broadcast on all the news channels and networks. It could be a mud-sling of epic proportions. I also expect political fireworks as some congress members say they plan to bring anti-ICE protesters and Epstein victims to the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 23, 2026

Charlie and Dora

It may seem their lives were ruined by that falling tree; Charlie disabled for life and Dora trapped in a caregiver's role. No doubt they planned to have a couple of kids, take some nice vacations, enjoy family reunions and live happily ever after. When a bride and groom say "I do," the thought of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Charlie and Dora

Song lyrics: "Roses love sunshine, violets love dew. Angels in heaven know I love you. Know I love you dear, know I love you, Angels in heaven, know I love you." What brought it to mind was a memory of our neighbors across the street when we lived in Salkum - a village in the foothills of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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