Plastic Farm AnimalsWe have been hanging around with Liz and her buddy Eddie for the last year or so. Here’s a picture of Liz basking on the kitchen counter. Eddie spends his time riding around in the car. Who among us could deny the miraculous powers of creative vizualization? Anyone? Plastic Farm Animals has apparently been moving […]
I would like to share this fable with you. It is one of those stories that made the email rounds a few years ago. The American Dream…… An American businessman was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several […]
Never stay anywhere you don’t feel at home This piece of cheap art has always graced our front doorway. It is a reminder that when we get the impulse to run, we should act on it. I’m sure you can tell by the direction this blog has taken that we have been getting itchy feet. […]
“Have a safe day!” the cashier said as she handed us our receipt. When we were outside on the asphalt, Bob turned to me and said, “What up with that?” What is up with that, indeed! Is this the new alternative to “Have a nice day!” or did Safeway tell their cashiers to start saying […]
Here are some examples of different levels of conversation: Communication: “I went for a walk on the beach” Small Talk: “They are already seeing humpbacked whales in Lahaina” Conversation: “I can’t wait to see my first whale breach this year.” Opinion: ” I think thrillcraft should be illegal during calving season.” Discussion: “What would happen […]