Monthly Archives: July 2019

I came across this sentiment the other day: The nature of life is constant change. The nature of humans is to resist that change. How true that is at times! July 31, 2019

The quality of our lives depends on how we focus our energy and our attention. That’s been one of my mantras for years, so I was tickled when I read this in Austin Kleon’s Keep Going. Your attention is one … Continue reading →

Park officials at Yellowstone National Park keep warning people to give wild animals space, for the animals’ sake as well as for human safety, but apparently the temptation is just too great for some. July 29, 2019

Oh, that’s why you shouldn’t park in front of a fire hydrant! July 28, 2019

July 27, 2019

President Trump stood in front of a fake U.S. presidential seal before giving a speech in front of supporters in Washington D.C. on Tuesday. The sign resembled the official Russian coat of arms and contained other subtle shots at the … Continue reading →

As I was about to shut my computer down for the night Tuesday, Andy came out and said he had a rash. It itched so much he couldn’t sleep. It was all over him so we checked the internet to … Continue reading →

Some companies are responding to the desire for emergency food supplies and say their products have “up to 25 years of shelf life.” If you read the fine print it says that’s only if the food is kept in a … Continue reading →

A 16-month-long federal investigation into Facebook’s privacy violations is expected to result in a record $5 billion fine for the tech giant. But a Washington Post review of the probe and the negotiations that led to the settlement shows that … Continue reading →

In spite of the cold snap in May the trees in the orchard do have some apples: Not as many down there as in good years, but still quite a few. The two trees in the greenhouse area are another … Continue reading →