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I am giving thanks this year to new, joyful things in my life: #1: my grandson, Logan #2: the views from my new home. #3: sensing that there is hope for the future of our country after all.
November 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I am giving thanks this year to new, joyful things in my life: #1: my grandson, Logan #2: the views from my new home. #3: sensing that there is hope for the future of our country after all.
I am back from a wonderful, all-too-short trip to Peru. What a beautiful country and fascinating history! And they are nice and tolerant of diversity. How wonderful to not hear US news for awhile!
April 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I am back from a wonderful, all-too-short trip to Peru. What a beautiful country and fascinating history! And they are nice and tolerant of diversity. How wonderful to not hear US news for awhile!
Peru in general and Machu Picchu in particular are as amazing as I had hoped.
April 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Peru in general and Machu Picchu in particular are as amazing as I had hoped.
I was in Sacramento today lobbying to reduce the burden of prior authorizations on patients and physicians.
April 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I was in Sacramento today lobbying to reduce the burden of prior authorizations on patients and physicians.
San Francisco is about to be swallowed by fog
April 8, 2025 at 12:53 AM
San Francisco is about to be swallowed by fog
Oakland turning out and demanding a more loving and scientific world
April 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Oakland turning out and demanding a more loving and scientific world
I’m on a very crowded BART platform crammed with Hands Off protesters. I expect huge crowds in Oakland and San Francisco.
April 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I’m on a very crowded BART platform crammed with Hands Off protesters. I expect huge crowds in Oakland and San Francisco.
Well, I won't be watching the Traitor in Chief this evening. Instead, I am scrolling through my memories of all the wonderful countries in the world that actually care for people. One example of many - Ireland.
March 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Well, I won't be watching the Traitor in Chief this evening. Instead, I am scrolling through my memories of all the wonderful countries in the world that actually care for people. One example of many - Ireland.
Make things better. One cannot achieve greatness without sacrifice - but small sacrifices done by many lead to remarkable progress. Think of how some small sacrifice like moving your thermostat one degree or reusing a bag instead of throwing it away multiplied by millions really matters.
February 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Make things better. One cannot achieve greatness without sacrifice - but small sacrifices done by many lead to remarkable progress. Think of how some small sacrifice like moving your thermostat one degree or reusing a bag instead of throwing it away multiplied by millions really matters.
Fewer people are being immunized. We have long waits in Emergency Departments and too few beds in our hospitals to accommodate all the sick patients. We have shortages of care providers. So, our government is slashing funding and sowing mistrust. The pain we are all going to feel is Trump's fault.
February 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Fewer people are being immunized. We have long waits in Emergency Departments and too few beds in our hospitals to accommodate all the sick patients. We have shortages of care providers. So, our government is slashing funding and sowing mistrust. The pain we are all going to feel is Trump's fault.
Take a leap. Do something a bit scary, but which will enrich your life.
February 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Take a leap. Do something a bit scary, but which will enrich your life.
Yes, if you look closely you will see tiny humans descending this waterfall in Ouray, Colorado. One of them is me. I post this to remind us to trust experts...
February 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Yes, if you look closely you will see tiny humans descending this waterfall in Ouray, Colorado. One of them is me. I post this to remind us to trust experts...
Take time to contemplate. Reflect on the past while imagining a better future. [Kyoto}
February 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Take time to contemplate. Reflect on the past while imagining a better future. [Kyoto}
To enjoy life to the fullest, one must embrace a bit of fear or discomfort. [Canyoning in Utah]
February 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
To enjoy life to the fullest, one must embrace a bit of fear or discomfort. [Canyoning in Utah]
Make things better: Clarify the connections between work tasks and the benefit of doing those tasks correctly so your co-workers and customers get what they need. This demonstrates respect for others.
February 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Make things better: Clarify the connections between work tasks and the benefit of doing those tasks correctly so your co-workers and customers get what they need. This demonstrates respect for others.
Making Things Better #7: Appreciate your community - the old and the new - and celebrate joyfully together.
Australia Day in Sydney Harbor a few years back
Australia Day in Sydney Harbor a few years back
February 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Making Things Better #7: Appreciate your community - the old and the new - and celebrate joyfully together.
Australia Day in Sydney Harbor a few years back
Australia Day in Sydney Harbor a few years back
Make Things Better #6: Love the one you're with.
February 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Make Things Better #6: Love the one you're with.
Make Things Better #5: Chill. You deserve to relax in beauty between your needed fights for good. (Pamukkale, Türkiye)
February 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Make Things Better #5: Chill. You deserve to relax in beauty between your needed fights for good. (Pamukkale, Türkiye)
Sadly, my brother's book predicted what is happening.
February 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Sadly, my brother's book predicted what is happening.
Make Things Better #4: Learn from history while embracing new, bold ideas.
February 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Make Things Better #4: Learn from history while embracing new, bold ideas.
Make things better #3: challenge yourself to try things you didn't think you can do (but don't expect it will be easy).
February 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Make things better #3: challenge yourself to try things you didn't think you can do (but don't expect it will be easy).
Make Things Better - for your loved ones, for your company, for your neighbors, for your world, and for yourself. Tip #2: Co-locate. When you can, put things, people, supplies, and information that you use together or sequentially next to one another to reduce wasteful motion and frustration.
January 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Make Things Better - for your loved ones, for your company, for your neighbors, for your world, and for yourself. Tip #2: Co-locate. When you can, put things, people, supplies, and information that you use together or sequentially next to one another to reduce wasteful motion and frustration.
Make Things Better - for your loved ones, for your company, for your neighbors, for your world, and for yourself. Tip #1: go out of your way to seek and appreciate beauty.
January 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Make Things Better - for your loved ones, for your company, for your neighbors, for your world, and for yourself. Tip #1: go out of your way to seek and appreciate beauty.
Supporting the Warriors even when they’re not playing like champions.
January 24, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Supporting the Warriors even when they’re not playing like champions.
We joined dozens of Oaklanders to prepare our City’s Rose Garden for spring. Giving just a bit to help our community
January 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
We joined dozens of Oaklanders to prepare our City’s Rose Garden for spring. Giving just a bit to help our community