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A Second Opinion: Christmas Without a Tree »
What are we going to do without a Christmas Tree to decorate this year? Aguantamos, we suffer it, and put our presents under a table and prepare a sumptuous Christmas dinner and go to Midnight Mass if we can. But it just won’t be the same.
Stateside Stories: Electric Cars–The Future is Now »
From recycling to solar power, living green is becoming somewhat mainstream. Electric cars are unfortunately very expensive and their manufacture is less-than-green. See the top-ten electric cars on the market.
A Second Opinion: Thanksgiving for it all! »
We all have things to be grateful for, and I hope this Thanksgiving we will remember them with all our loved ones around us. And for those who can’t be home for this holiday, may you find it in your heart to be thankful for all the positive things that have come your way this year. Happy Thanksgiving!
YOU TUBE TREASURES FALL-HALLOWEEN SPECIAL »
Halloween is just about the most liberating holiday there is. No presents to buy or give, no relatives to invite, no lavish meals to prepare. On this day and night, we get to banish the immemorial fears of humanity of witches, werewolves and things that go bump in the night by enjoying a day of festivity, laughter and above all creativity to dismiss the darkness and ignorance of ages gone past.
STATESIDE STORIES: AN OPEN-DOOR POLICY THAT MAKES MIGRANTS SUFFER »
Almost 220,000 migrants have been apprehended at the US southern border from July 2021. Biden reversed Trump’s “stay in Mexico” policy and ended the construction of a border wall. Yet he says that the border is not open. Tell that to the thousands of migrants who collect at the border waiting for their chance to enter the US come what may. There has to be a better way.
STATESIDE STORIES: Biden’s Approval Rating Down after Afghanistan Exit »
Amid the violence and chaos of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, President Biden’s approval rating plummeted to just 43%, the lowest rating since he has taken office. 61% disapprove of his handling of the withdrawal
A Second Opinion: Getting Back Online »
Settling down in Pendleton: Computer paraphernalia to hook up. Books to donate. Mail to return. Furniture to arrange. Mexican restaurants, steakhouses, fast-food places to eat out at. Million-dollar sunsets to watch. Work to get back to. All in all, we are pleased with the move.
MUSINGS, A TRILOGY: BRIDGES »
Standing on the new bridge, on the Camino, I looked down. Below me was an old Roman bridge. A past life. The river alive with movement and memories. And to my surprise, my shadow was down there also. I was at the beginning of a new life, looking back to see where I had been, also looking forward to the future wondering what might be.
A SECOND OPINION: MOVING Part II »
We have lived so long in comfort and in peace in this old house that I don’t understand his need to leave. I have been a very fortunate person and I am very grateful for what I have been given in life. Oh well, I guess I shouldn’t complain anymore.
MUSINGS, A TRILOGY: Some Enchanted Evening »
The night was magical. Simply perfect. Full moon. He bows and indicates the dance floor is our destination, pausing for just a moment before the orchestra begins to play. Twirling and spinning in the arms of a gentleman, I wish this special night never to end. . .
