One sign of the times – keep it moving
In the old days, drivers saw Burma Shave signs planted by the
10 years on and still chuggin’ along
Though there were no parties or celebrations, I recently had an anniversary. And it was a somewhat unusual one for a journalist: 10 years with the same newspaper.
‘It’s not easy being green’ … well, it’s easier than you think
So says world famous Muppet, Kermit the Frog. But in today's environment, with so many products and design options available, being “green” can be a relatively easy and environmental beautiful design option.
Thinking about long marriages
On the occasion of my 25th wedding anniversary a few years ago, it dawned on me that I had been married to my husband for fully half my life. That realization floored me. My life as a carefree child and teenager seemed to stretch for eons, while our marriage still seemed so new. The year we married, 1982, the U.S. divorce rate was about 50 percent. According to Wikipedia, the current divorce rate is now about 53 percent.
Challenge for the New Year
Why does life throw challenges and crisis at us? Because that is the only way we will change. It is the only way we will rid ourselves of evil, bad habits, greed, ego and the wrong priorities. It’s human nature wanting to stay the course, not to rock the boat, and usually the only way we will change is if we are forced into it by some outside influence, i.e. financial crisis, death, illness, catastrophe. We have to look at the challenges as an opportunity and as a way to re-prioritize what is important.
FOOTBALL: 49ers claim QB Tolzien off waivers
The San Francisco 49ers' future at quarterback looks bright














