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

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Song Lyric from Way Back When

With someone like you, a pal good and true, I'd like to leave it all behind and go and find Some place that's known to God alone Just a spot to call our own. We'll build a sweet little nest somewhere in the west Out there beneath the kindly sky. We'll find perfect peace where joys never cease and... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

TO GO OR NOT TO GO

My kids and I have been talking about whether or not it's time for me to think about moving to independent living at a senior living facility, where it's all on one level. We toured a place called Eden Village yesterday. I liked the layout of their 1-bedroom independent apartment, and it actually is... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 11, 2025

What if?

Years ago it was common to see door-to-door salespeople showing up on regular routes to sell to housewives along their route. There was the Watkins man, who sold vanilla, cinnamon and other kitchen needs. And then there was the Avon lady who gave out tiny lipstick samples and offered a wide range of... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

THOSE WERE THE DAYS

In the decades before TV was the medium of choice (1930s-40s) there was a radio serial called "Our Gal Sunday." The announcer would start each program with "This is a story that asks the question: Can a simple girl from a little mining town in the west find happiness as the wife of a wealthy and... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

'53 VIKING CLASS MOTTO

"Not as large as the largest, but as strong as the strongest." There were 22 graduates in Mossyrock's 1953 senior class: 11 boys and 11 girls. Of the 11 boys, only 10 were able-bodied and fit to play sports. The 11th had hemophilia, which meant his blood didn't clot. The slightest cut or bruise... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Karma Crows, cont'd.

The shadow moved, slowly easing up the trunk toward the hawk. And then, they realized the shadow was actually a young bear. The crows exchanged a glance and settled in to watch. Youngsters had a lot to learn. This cub might let his presence be known and his prey could escape into the sky. But... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Karma Crows

Three crows flew silently through the murky forest, ignoring the misty rain. They were on a mission: revenge. Hawk had attacked while the fourth member of their flock was at breakfast, preoccupied with the contents of a pigeon egg. It was over in a heartbeat, with hardly a shriek to notify nearby... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 2, 2025

WE'RE OUT THERE!

About 75 to 100 demonstrators showed up at City Park this lunch hour, and hung around for the better part of two hours, marching and carrying signs and protesting DJT's latest insults to America. In addition to a trade war and other missteps, he's signed orders to cut funding to NPR and PBS, two... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 1, 2025

UPDATE

The storm passed this neck o' the woods with little effect other than some rain, thunder & lightning. I tucked my porch chair-legs between the rails of the porch to keep them from blowing around, but it turns out that was not necessary. Big bad winds touched down in Potosi, MO - 50 or so miles west... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Tornado Watch

The Metro St. Louis area is under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. (it's Wed., April 30). There was a tornado warning for St. Clair County that expires in 15 or 20 minutes, and a possibility of more severe weather for the next few hours. St. Clair County is just south of Madison County, where this... Sign in to see full entry.

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