Category Archives: Life As a Shared Adventure

I’m not like Calvin, I usually try avoid physical risks — and I don’t think the alternative is “stupefying security.” However…. For the first time in my life I bought a really sharp chef’s knife. I’ve wanted one for years. … Continue reading →

I went to Natural Grocers today to get some yogurt and fresh vegetables. As I was getting my cart I noticed the sign, Registers are down, cash only. Oops! I started pushing my cart back and noticed a women who … Continue reading →

Do you have your birth certificate or passport? Andy has his birth certifcate in our safe deposit box, but I have only a baptism certificate. When I first applied for a passport 66 years ago that’s all my folks had … Continue reading →

My latest doggie fix: Our lease says that huskies are one of the restricted breeds — we couldn’t have a pup that had 50% or more of their genes. We agree — they are not made to live in apartments. … Continue reading →

This is from a post by Angus in Scotland: The cutest little Eider duckling has been blown up into the courtyard by the gales. For a moment we think it’s a puffin. Down on the shore the Eider mothers are … Continue reading →

With all the cruelty and nastiness going on in the world is it frivolous to play? Kurt Vonnegut would say it’s feeding our soul — is that too self-centered/selfish? Hugh Prather asked this question years ago in his How to … Continue reading →

I read that question in a blog recently (sorry, I tried to find it again but didn’t have any luck). That was easy for me to answer — it’s curiosity. As I’ve said, my mantra starts with, Stay curious and … Continue reading →

I always go to our doctor’s web portal when either Andy or I have lab tests. And the last time I looked his up, for some reason I checked to verify my September 28 appointment for my next physical. It … Continue reading →

    Jury Duty Update: I phoned our doctor’s office yesterday and asked that she write a letter to get him excused. They phoned back later and said it’s waiting for him to pick it up — presumably he will … Continue reading →

This reminds me of Zoe. She does like to have her voice heard. February 4, 2026