Sometimes I start a blog and think it’s going to be one thing; yet my brain spins it in another direction. Or I morph several things into my original idea. Yes, this is one of those. As Russ and I stared out our airplane window into the glaciers, peaks and water below, memories flooded back … Continue reading A View From Before, Above and Now: Hello Alaska
I have struggled ethically in having my books distributed via Amazon. I recently found myself thinking through this yet again as I released the audiobook version of My Music Man. Having dedicated myself for forty years to advocate for healthy and safe work for all workers, yes, it feels a bit self-serving... After all, again … Continue reading Supporting Independent Bookstores Over Amazon
I'm not sure what had me singing the song, first written by Ed Bruce and popularized by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings the other day. It only took a minute, though, before my brain substituted scientists for cowboys. And yes, I am blogging more frequently these days. I’d like to blame it on the fact … Continue reading Mama Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to be Scientists…
Those of you who know me may understand I sometimes can’t not write, even if I posted a blog earlier in the week. (That’s why I say on average I post two blogs a month.) No longer with a day job, it's easy for me to get wrapped up in something I must share. I … Continue reading Worker Safety for Dummies: or why we should care about NIOSH
What fills my brain these days? I first began over 320 blogs ago, and still continue to craft posts to improve and advance my writing. But a funny thing happened on the way to...unscheduled retirement. An unexpected layoff, change of administration, fear about human rights and elimination of science, and recognition of my own privilege … Continue reading Nail Salons: Why Science Matters
Welcome to Part 2 of a Three Part Series addressing hazardous materials. If you haven't yet read Part 1 (Understanding Toxic Materials in Today's Information Jungle), I encourage you to read it first. For Part 2, I've invited my friend Yevgen (referred to YS in Part 1) to explain his interest in environmental, health and … Continue reading Haz Mat Part 2: How to Know, Who to Trust, and What to Believe?
For more than a decade, one of my jobs included maintaining a curated online resource directory addressing all things environmental, safety and health. The directory was first begun as the internet powered up with few effective search engines available. And certainly no artificial intelligence! Over the years as search engines perfected what they did, this … Continue reading Understanding Toxic Materials in Today’s Information Jungle
I appreciate having worked in the academic and research world for a good part of my career. More profound for me has been my ability to remain closely connected to the World of Work and its challenges. I appreciate the science of knowing and the importance of research in helping us move ahead. And I … Continue reading Enhancing Workplace Well-Being: Essential Strategies
Okay..this was a birthday card from my sister-in-law back 13 years ago. Truth be told, the only highlights or color change I've had is thanks to nature. I was on my cell phone, parked in a little shopping center in Beaverton. It's an area of town I don't seem to go to often anymore, but … Continue reading Embracing the Fact That Change Takes a Long Time
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