Today is the 49th anniversary of Star Trek, the Original Series. How many of our lives changed on September 8th, 1966? I wrote a speech about the changes that Star Trek brought to the world, and to me, which I presented at two Star Trek Conventions about eight years ago. You’ll find one of them […]
IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY…I LABORED! I got up at 7:30 with a burning desire to clean out the goat shed–the part under the tarp–an area that measures roughly 12′ x 24’…not a large area but I knew it would take at least two hours because it hasn’t been done in several months. The
It always amazes me to see hidden gems (local area businesses) struggling to make a living. I know at least ten people in the networking groups I attend who should be in high clover financially because their products and/or services are beyond stellar…and still they struggle to make ends meet! Part of the problem
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This afternoon I went to McLendon’s and bought a new tarp for the goat shed since the old one got torn to shreds in the wind storm a few days ago. With the rain we’re having now, I wanted to give the goats more dry area to hang out in addition to the smaller,
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I was a guest at a function this afternoon and had the pleasure of watching and hearing Danny Vernon (DannyVernon.com) perform LIVE as Elvis Presley in all of the four decades that he was a foremost recording artist and entertainer. Vernon’s “Illusion of Elvis” was next to perfect. The Elvis aficionados in the
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with US Senator Patty Murray, D-WA shaking hands with VP Biden, 2011 … but I’m sane enough to know I would never want the job! This afternoon I was wondering how smart our Presidents have been, IQ-wise. So I went online to find out. In a surprise twist, it turns out
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The news just keeps getting more bleak. With no rain and windy weather in the forecast, the fires here in Washington State have already become an international news story with no end in sight. Australia and New Zealand are sending fire experts to help quell the disaster. (They fight deadly fires like these routinely, I’ve
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I’ve spent much of the day thinking about the fire fighters who are battling flames in so many parts of my dear Evergreen State. Three have lost their lives already. I pray they’re the last ones who will… I’ve also spent the day counting my blessings: good friends (past and present) good health
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Award Well, THIS Thumbtack award came out of the blue! Although I don’t live in New York, I write for New Yorkers and for other clients around the world. Now I wonder where I rank here in my home state of Washington? Guess I’ll inquire at Thumbtack! (I sure hope the inquiry doesn’t
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Thumbtack Award Well, THIS amazing message from Thumbtack came right out of the blue! Although I don’t live in New York, I write for New Yorkers and for other clients around the world. Now I wonder where I rank here in my home state of Washington? Guess I’ll inquire at Thumbtack! (I sure hope the
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