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DRuf
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On Substack as Gifted Through the Lifespan, nature lover, overall nerdy older woman.
I'm a writer for and about people ... especially smart people. Here's an old article but still timely. medium.com/@deborahruf/...
Early Reading: Is My Child Gifted?
Many gifted kids read before any lessons. Some highly, exceptionally, to profoundly gifted (Ruf Levels Three, Four, and Five) start by age…
medium.com
May 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I'm still absorbing and ruminating. I had a 2-years older college suite-mate, Marti Hurley, refer to me as "oh, Wise One," frequently. I sort of knew she meant it but didn't yet "get it" about myself. So what's the best way to show one's wisdom now?
February 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I won’t watch the inauguration but plan to catch up with my favorites later on msnbc. I’ll record it and dole it out to myself over the next couple days. We can’t hide but we need to take care of ourselves.
January 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
@thedanrather.bsky.social We older folk take awhile to adapt to the new platforms. You give me new reason to try, Dan.
January 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Robert Hubbell provides facts about California and Los Angeles County. He's a source you can believe and ocunt on. And if he slips up, he'll let us know. A very interesting and useful read.
open.substack.com/pub/roberthu...
Los Angeles firestorms, literal and political.
January 13, 2025
open.substack.com
January 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I've been following all of this and encourage people to follow Newsom for truths about what's happened and how he's handling it.
bsky.app/profile/gove...
Seeing the devastation from the #EatonFire and the #PalisadesFire firsthand, I can’t emphasize enough the scope of the damage.

We're on the road to recovery. 53 teams are on the ground doing housing inspections to get debris and hazardous waste removed to rebuild these communities.
January 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social It’s independent writers who will save the day, Joyce. Keep up the good work. I still have trouble keeping track of my user name here.
January 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM