A large ceanothus tree grows in front of my office window. It blooms all summer long and there is always a variety of bees buzzing all over it. But now, in early spring it is not in bloom and instead a small hummingbird has made a wee nest in the branches. She may have had … Continue reading The wee madam! →

What happened to good manners, common courtesy, respect and consideration for the other humans in our world? And why did social media become such an anti-social and divisive communication tool? As kids, as soon as we could talk, we were taught to say please if we wanted something and thank you when we received it. … Continue reading Why did social media become so anti-social? →

  Are we really wiser as we get older? I am now the big seven oh but I'm not sure I feel wise.  I feel much the same as I did at 50 or 60. I'm sure the vagaries of age will creep up but I hope not for a while yet. Oh yes, there … Continue reading Is there really wisdom with age? →