By Michelle Jenck, M.Ed., Master Certificate in Behavioral Economics The seismic wave of the midterm elections has made impact. The question now is if Democrats will interpret this victory as a…
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BUTCH’S BLOG: This sentence does not need an exclamation point!
By Butch Freedman This sentence does not need an exclamation point! It definitely does not need two!! And why would you ever use three?!!! Okay, I admit it. I am a…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: America’s Awful Mistake
“Everyone makes mistakes, but if you make the same mistake twice, it’s no longer a mistake, it’s a choice.” – said everyone at least once By Marc C. Johnson Two…
BUTCH’S BLOG – MOVIE REVIEW: “Wildwood”—an amazing film
By Butch Freedman I’m not normally a fan of animated films, and so was somewhat hesitant to go with my wife to see the new animated movie, “Wildwood”, that was playing at…
GIFT FROM THE MUSE: Winding Down
EDITOR’S NOTE: You might have noticed that Neal Lemery’s pieces are now appearing under a different heading “Gift from the Muse” instead of Words of Wisdom … Neal’s note to me when…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Move to Heal – How Somatic Therapy Helps Mind and Body
By Michelle Jenck, M.Ed Health and Kinesiology Have you ever noticed how stress shows up in your body? Tight shoulders, shallow breath, a racing heart? Our bodies often carry the stories…
BUTCH’S BLOG: It’s A New Day
By Butch Freedman “Time and Tide Wait for No Man.” Geoffrey Chaucer We were all holding our breath, scared that our hopes and dreams might once again be shattered as they…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Three Brilliant TV Dramas
By Butch Freedman Yes, it’s escapism. And yes, I probably do too much of it. But I won’t apologize for my tv viewing. I, in fact, claim it as (mostly) time…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Stupid, Dirty Tricks
“Too bad that all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving taxicabs and cutting hair.” – George Burns By Marc C. Johnson Horse race reporting…
LIFE LESSONS: WOUNDS
By Deb Montgomery I have a wound. You may have one too. Maybe you have two? This morning I wake up grumpy. I recognize quickly that I feel receded, fearful and self…
