The rains have returned, and it is dark when I get up in the morning.  Summer is definitely over.  Our … Continue reading Rain

After twelve days of fires and eight days of thick smoke in the city, the winds shifted, bringing rain and … Continue reading Blue Skies

The fires started more than a week ago.  On Monday of last week it was a little smoky in the … Continue reading Where there’s smoke…

In Covid news, there is a report that herd immunity might be achieved at only 50% — antibodies or vaccinations.  … Continue reading Community

One of my favorite movies is “Random Harvest.”  It was released in 1942 and stars Greer Garson and Ronald Colman.  … Continue reading Anonymity

Andrea and I continue to be well.  The U.S. covid infection rate is about 1.5%, but we don’t know anyone … Continue reading Downtown Portland

So where are we?  It has been 140 days since we shut down here — 20 weeks.  The US, with … Continue reading Day 140

I have a birthday this week.  Another birthday.  I won’t tell you which one, but I am in the age … Continue reading Getting Old

Today I don’t want to write about the pandemic — how it is raging in this country with almost as … Continue reading Balancing

Well, what can I say?  This morning, the New York Times morning briefing included this little tidbit: ———————————————— Arizona is … Continue reading Moving Along