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Learning About YouTube

Posted on August 31, 2019 by

I took some video while traveling through the Southwest for my book. Not much since I was focused on taking publishable quality photographs. Still, there is some video I could share. Five years ago I made a video on dividing … Continue reading →

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Happy Jewelry From Jwinaia

Posted on August 29, 2019 by

High-end, fun costume jewelry from Jwinaia in Italy. A happy and sad ghost made of freshwater pearls? Very pretty stuff. https://jiwinaia.com/shopall/ I found out about them through Wallpaper Magazine. You don’t have to be a subscriber to get on their … Continue reading →

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Careless People

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

I’m dealing with a local dental practice that has treated me very poorly after first saying they would help. When my Dad was in private practice he treated people with dignity and respect. He and his partner, Dr. Hedges, weren’t … Continue reading →

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Outguessing Google

Posted on August 27, 2019 by

I’m taking on new responsibilities for inFocus, the Vancouver company I have written and edited for since 2015. Our clients are law firms throughout the United States and Canada. We build their websites and maintain them, filling  them with content tailored … Continue reading →

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Some Day

Posted on August 26, 2019 by

Peace in the Valley by Thomas A. Dorsey (not to be confused with Tommy Dorsey of Big Band fame) Oh well, I’m tired and so weary But I must go alone Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, … Continue reading →

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The Self-Righteous Self-Help Industry

Posted on August 25, 2019 by

“We are truly the sum of our own choices, nothing more.” That’s the distillation of every self-righteous self-help advocate who has never had a loved one suffer or die from mental illness. Or had a loved one killed when someone … Continue reading →

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What Is The Real You?

Posted on August 24, 2019 by

None of us wants our personality judged when we’re drunk, high, or have lost our temper. “That’s not who I am.” Fair enough. But what if you always want a drink, a drug, or live in a violent environment? Who … Continue reading →

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