A few days ago our local paper, the Eugene Register-Guard, ran an article from a pediatrician. The writer talked about two parents of his patients who had recently committed suicide and speculated that the poor economy and chronic unemployment were contributing to a rise in suicide rates. The article caught my eye because three men […]
Archives for March 2012
Tarmac Meditations #74: Nickname
Met the usual suspects, Flash, Merlin and Bigfoot (don’t ask) We call me F-Stop, OldNSlow, OldDude, Shooter. I figure there is so much of me these days that I can use a few names. In fact it seems that there is no consensus on MY nickname. It is a local rule, is it not, that […]
The Fall – The Abyss Calls My Name
I fell. Deep. Down a dark hole. Some call it love, some call it hell. I prefer a nomenclature of a different sort, abyss. I keep falling, there is no bottom, no end. I throw up ropes hoping they catch on ledges of sanity as I slip past in a free fall. There is no […]
A Perfect Winter Breakfast
This is a perfect breakfast to have on a cold winter day. Toasted buckwheat porridge, or kasha as it’s called in Eastern Europe, is actually a seed and because it’s not a grain, it contains no gluten so people with wheat sensitivities or allergies can usually eat buckwheat.
Minute to Freedom #10: Hard to Trust
Today let’s talk about trust. Have you ever felt like it took a long time to be able to trust people?
Deconstructing Malick’s ‘Tree of Life’ by D.R. Thompson
Guest Author D.R. Thompson provides an insightful review of Terrence Malick’s ‘The Tree of Life,’ deconstructing the film’s elements to reveal its essential humanity. He looks closely at Malick’s diverse artistic influences and shows how the film can and should have a positive long-term cultural impact.
The Perfect Time To Look for Work
Are you unsatisfied with your job and waiting for things to improve at work? Or are you waiting to look for work until you resign or get laid off? Here’s the thing. The perfect time to look for work is not when you’re unhappy with your current job or are about to quit. It’s when things are going well!
Life Lessons
I was born into a family that has loved and accepted me, and I can only imagine how difficult that was for them. This is my way to thank three people who have made my life worth living.
International Women’s Day 2012: Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures.
Connecting girls, inspiring futures is the theme of International Women’s Day 2012. Girls globally are making an impact on the world. They are seeing beyond their own homes, streets and cities with a world view that embodies compassion and vision. Ta’Kaiya Blaney is one such girl. She lives in North Vancouver, British Columbia and is […]
A Broken Dog – Part 2 (Understanding Dawns)
When a dog’s behaviour suddenly changes, a good dog trainer does not turn training techniques and behaviour modification. They turn to their veterinarian. Chances are there is a very real health problem that should be dealt with first.
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