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"Those who travel far, travel light." That's what my mother often told me. Her words proved to be wise. They express a principle that applies to life, too. On my first trip, I lugged three huge suitcases. Half my wardrobe was in them. However, after a few voyages, I got…

At times, animals can give us insight. An incident the other day is a prime example. A squirrel found a clever way to access our bird feeder. We already had a weight-sensitive lever in place. This closes the feeder openings when too much weight is on the perching bar. On…

Life grinds to a halt. Schools have closed, as well as libraries, theaters, gyms, restaurants, and meetings. People are working from home. We're all advised to not go out because of the coronavirus. What can we do to keep our sanity? If you feel caged in, take heart. Here are…

The coronavirus brought chaos in the crowded Hong Kong area recently. People panicked and hoarded supplies. This created shortages of necessary items. Store shelves were empty. Masks and sanitizers were nearly impossible to get. They were also terribly expensive if anyone did find them. One item everyone needed was toilet…