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When You Travel Far

"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 wise. I discovered other countries had laundry facilities. Also, a different outfit every day wasn't necessary. I could change accessories to get variety. After years… Read More

The Tree Hoarder

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 top of that, we installed a cone on the pole to prevent squirrels from climbing it. However, one squirrel outsmarted us. He took a running… Read More

Twelve Ways to Survive Social Isolation

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 a dozen suggestions for coping. These might help you survive the isolation. In fact, they might actually help you thrive. Try a new recipe. Rediscover… Read More

Coronavirus Creates Opportunities

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 paper. People suffered without this basic necessity. To make matters worse, some gangs stole huge quantities of it. They sold it for one hundred dollars… Read More