July 2023

Assets

Living surrounded by quiet and nature has many assets, but it can also feel isolated to the most sane balanced person. Yesterday I was reminded of that, with the second of two short “layover” visits. Being able to share my space, conversation, look at photos of extended family, share food, play a couple of games […]

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Small town mindset

Maybe it should have been titled “Small, narrow-minded in town”, instead of trying to reflect that closed mindset as the whole “Small town”. That “mindset of fear” exists in all size towns and spaces. We need to open our eyes, and hearts, and work on ourselves towards understanding what in our social environment triggers our

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ROC visit memory

No path/trip turns out exactly as we plan, but each trip brings exactly what is needed, in some form of bonding and communication. This photo was from 7 years ago. Was very happy to update our bonding this year, holding every thread dear. 10 July 2016 reflecting on visit to Rochester Phyllis and Sarah

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Old Forge bear

The Old Forge bear has done some traveling since 2015, and sometimes here in PNW, the only way I can spot my car in a parking lot of similar Subarus 😂7 July 2015 Old Forge, NY bear makes it to Los Angeles

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