Between the Bluffs

Living the Dream On The Food That Built Me 

History made me hungry. Well, not exactly. More specifically it was The History Channel’s “The Food That Built America” that made my mouth water. This series explains the trials and tribulations American food manufacturers went through to create food we didn’t know we needed, like Twinkies, KFC and Wonder Bread. In America that often meant … Continue reading "Living the Dream On The Food That Built Me "

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Puzzle Projects Present Perplexing Pastime

Seniors are encouraged to continuously exercise their minds and bodies. We’re supposed to cut back on TV, read a lot and at least go for regular walks. That’s the bare minimum. And I thought doing nothing was always an option. But since retiring I’ve noticed a push to get seniors to try games and puzzles … Continue reading "Puzzle Projects Present Perplexing Pastime"

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Carrying On Conversations With Me, Myself and I

I talk to myself. A lot. I think it’s because “myself” is the only person who has no choice but to listen to me. As someone said, “You can’t ignore your inner self.” Well, you could drill down deep into psychology over that. But let’s not. My point is that I think it’s just fine … Continue reading "Carrying On Conversations With Me, Myself and I"

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The Longest Days Are Always Just Before Christmas

We almost couldn’t stand it. But we had to. We had no choice. Without a doubt, for the kids at Colvill School, the longest weeks of the year were those between Thanksgiving and the start of Christmas vacation. And it showed. It didn’t matter what grade you were in or for that matter what school … Continue reading "The Longest Days Are Always Just Before Christmas"

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Thanksgiving for Thanksgiving’s Sake

This Thanksgiving we should collectively be thankful for at least one thing: Thanksgiving. When Thanksgiving was first experimented with going back to President George Washington, the intent was that Americans should pause and give thanks for a day when harvest season is over. That actual date was Thursday, November 26, 1789. In 1863 President Abraham … Continue reading "Thanksgiving for Thanksgiving’s Sake"

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