Jay and Patty, December, 2016 I had no idea at the moment what a connection we were creating. What I knew was that Mom, then a fairly active 83 year-old residing in assisted living, thought it'd be fun to have a young person read to her. Mom was both lucky and grateful to have doting … Continue reading Friendship bridging generations: A heartwarming journey with Patty and Jay
Month: August 2024
An apologetic cyclist no more
Let me say upfront, I’m one of those. I follow the rules of the road and try to be polite as both cyclist and driver. For years I've felt a bit apologetic to drivers when cycling on streets that were narrow or curvy - as if I was cramping their style, slowing them down. I … Continue reading An apologetic cyclist no more
Yes, industrial hygiene is a cool career
Last spring a friend suggested that the public needed to better understand environmental health and industrial hygiene. "Y" felt others would be interested in its relevance to daily life and living, and I would be the perfect person to write about it. I liked the idea, but was busy with job decisions, a book release … Continue reading Yes, industrial hygiene is a cool career
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