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?
How to Write a Book While Working Full-Time
I imagine most of us struggle to find enough free time. Time to do those things we aren't obligated to do but that we love. Things that fill us. I've been privileged to have full time work that I've enjoyed most of my life that paid decently. No, we'll never be rich, but both Russ … Continue reading How to Write a Book While Working Full-Time
Navigating Youth Sports: Balancing Competition With Fun
As I observe my not quite two-year-old grandchild, it is clear to me he is coordinated and agile. I've been around small children enough to identify a bit of precociousness there. And it's no surprise when I acknowledge the athleticism of his own parents. It got me thinking about kids and sports: the gifts early … Continue reading Navigating Youth Sports: Balancing Competition With Fun
Serendipity, Friendship and Cartwheels: Navigating Life’s Connections
In honor of forever friends from Jefferson HIgh, Kay, Patty (1933-2021), and Janet (1932-2024) I’ve lived in the same house for 33 years. That is longer than any home or town I’ve lived in before; nearly half of my life so far, and longer than my parents lived in any one residence. Had you asked … Continue reading Serendipity, Friendship and Cartwheels: Navigating Life’s Connections
Writing Expansively: Insights for Aspiring Authors
I got a lot out of this year‘s Portland Book Festival, although big sales were not a part of it. A most important and relevant takeaway for me to apply to my current Work in Progress was one shared by my friend Adam. "Be expansive in your writing." I have an index card with that … Continue reading Writing Expansively: Insights for Aspiring Authors
Understanding Toxic Materials in Today’s Information Jungle
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
The Joy of Reading: A Refuge from Reality
Gaga reads Petra Mathers' book "Lottie's New Beach Towel" with her granddaughters at Illahee. We were fortunate to hear Petra read this book at nearby Ilwaco's Time Enough Books. It’s no surprise how I return to the Power of the Book during challenging times. While I don’t want to be one who puts my head … Continue reading The Joy of Reading: A Refuge from Reality
Enhancing Workplace Well-Being: Essential Strategies
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
The Gift of Discovery: Reflections on Travel and History
Watercolor sketch of the ship Lausanne painted by missionary Hamilton Campbell during his journey by ship from New York to Oregon in 1839. Oregon Historical Society Archives. East Coast travels fills me with a profound awareness of the newness of the state and region I come from. That is, from the standpoint of non-Indigenous peoples. … Continue reading The Gift of Discovery: Reflections on Travel and History
Embracing the Fact That Change Takes a Long Time
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
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