Author Archives: Les

Remembering January 6th, 2021

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Les

On 9/11/2001, I sat in my office and witnessed the attack on the Twin Towers. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I couldn’t imagine what would come next. Now, 20 torturous years later, America has been changed forever. One … Continue reading →

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Guided Images, Guided Healing

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Les

The following two self-guided imagery and healing sessions are the creation of Becky Olson, a licensed clinical, hospice social worker for twenty-two years. She was always looking for ways to make her counseling more effective, providing the greatest benefit to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cactus

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Les

Last night Christmas came early with about 10 inches of snow. I still get excited when we get a decent snow storm. Then I come to my senses. However, earlier, my good friend Penny, who lives up in the mountains … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Recap

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Les

For me, Thanksgiving was quiet. The Family Dinner was cancelled because unvaccinated members of the family were exposed. All but one appear to be OK. Worryingly, one has lost his sense of taste and smell. I hadn’t planned on going … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Les

On November 17th Becky would have been 72. But breast cancer claimed her on June 9th, 2012, less than a week before our 36th anniversary. The significance of that fact was lost on me for years. June 9th left me … Continue reading →

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Build Back Better Is Our Future

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Les

After years of droughts, fires, floods, diseases, and the humanitarian crisis at our southern border, Americans are beginning to understand that Global Warming is real and all around us. This year, hurricanes in the Gulf and along the East Coast, … Continue reading →

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