LOCAL
The traditional way to walk a labyrinth is to begin at the clearly indicated entrance and proceed along the path, which is often lined by stones. When you reach the center, you’re halfway; it’s time to turn around and return to the start.
The 100-Year Life
Centenarians, even supercentenarians—those living to at least 110—are being studied across the globe to understand what contributes to their remarkably long lives.
“A Nevermore Christmas poem”
"Then before we were able, to keep the dog off of the table..."
Christmas Poem
Some cookies and then some New Year's CHANGE!
Home for Christmas
" as the tears start to form, I say, “Where is home?”
Treasured Fall Changes
"Wind gusts give flight—natural leaf blower,"
Persimmons: winter lanterns lighting up dark days
One persimmon contains half your daily vitamin A and a fourth of your daily vitamin C needs. Persimmons are a great source of fiber and are high in all kinds of trace minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients.
Fall in love with the Oregon Coast
Lighthouses are the sentinels of a coastline, visible from miles away. They serve as points of reference for seafaring folks. And for those of us on land, they are wonderful photograph-worthy subjects and romanticized symbols.
Crystal Ball
"There'd be nothing new under the sun,"
Thanksgiving Ghosts
"Round dining table, empty chairs..."
Birthday Greeting Haiku
Dee Chesier is Ariele’s cousin!
Sunday Drives
"...so grateful for my car to help me escape long, too quiet, quarantine days."
All-Inclusive Care
Even during COVID, Providence ElderPlace has grown to serve 976 participants.
The magic of spinach – any time of year
Whether you pick it from your garden in the summer or get it at the store in the fall and winter, spinach is nice to use fresh in salads and smoothies, and cooked in egg dishes, stir fries, pasta dishes or even sweet or savory spinach pies.
