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Off on an early morning hike, a girlfriend and I encounter three younger friends of mine on the trail. Based on a lifetime of evidence I knew my nervous anticipation of a four-way introduction was the guarantee I’d forget a name. So, I defaulted to a brief if awkward hello to the threesome, and my […]

When most think of reactions to food that can compromise health, the classic peanut or shellfish allergy typically come to mind. These can cause serious and potentially life-threatening reactions, sometimes within minutes of eating that food. This type of reaction, called an immediate hypersensitivity reaction, can result in a sudden onset of hives, itching skin […]

Understanding your feelings is key to making a difference in your life. Knowing the source of your debilitating feelings and understanding its purpose can provide an opportunity to learn self-control and in doing so provide greater opportunity for personal satisfaction. Everyone wants what he or she wants. We learn to be demanding in early childhood […]

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Unless you are French, chances are you have never heard of Saint-John Perse (1887–1975). He was a renowned diplomat for the French government and a poet who won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Now he’s virtually unknown outside of his home country. Can we draw useful lessons for your use, Leo? […]

We’ve been married for a long time — it’s 30 years this summer. Our relationship has been rocky at times, but it’s pretty good right now — with one exception. When the kids were little, we saw a couples’ counselor. We learned to communicate better and that was important. Now, even though we communicate well, […]

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Now and then, there comes a time when I acquire an uncanny knack for seeing the totality of who you really are. I tune in to everything you do that few others know about or appreciate. I behold the big picture of your best possible future. One of those magic moments […]

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 1811, Leo scientist Amedeo Avogadro (1776–1856) formulated a previously unknown principle about the properties of molecules. Unfortunately, his revolutionary idea wasn’t acknowledged and implemented until 1911, 100 years later. Today his well-proven theory is called Avogadro’s law. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Leo, you will experience your […]

I don’t want to be a slave, but I am I don’t even know all the ways I’m enslaved Freedom is the answer but what does freedom from slavery actually mean? Let’s start with the history of slavery in our world. Slavery has been around for thousands of years. As long ago as 6800 BCE, as […]

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): There are two kinds of holidays: those created by humans and those arising from the relationship between the sun and earth. In the former category are various independence days: July 4 in the US, July 1 in Canada, July 14 in France, and June 2 in Italy. Japan observes Foundation Day […]

This month, as it has for the past 36 years, the Summer Fishtrap Gathering in Joseph, Oregon, assembled a faculty of notable writers who offered a week’s worth of genre-specific workshops for registered participants. The authors also anchored evening readings and panel discussions open to the public. The year 2023’s impressive lineup included Craig Childs, […]