It has been my observation that most people usually make good choices when they have enough real information. But real information is sometimes elusive. Like real food. Too often these days the ability to make good decisions is jeopardized by our reliance upon the… Continue Reading
Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” and Tennessee Williams’ “Streetcar Named Desire” at the Angus Bowmer Theater, Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), Ashland. Nell Geisslinger, an eight year OSF veteran who virtually grew up in Ashland, is hotter than ever at this year’s… Continue Reading
One of my favorite projects over the many years I have been a dressmaker is remaking a vintage wedding gown. It may have belonged to the bride’s mother or grandmother or even the groom’s family. I have known families who… Continue Reading
I’m so excited to blow the dust of The Dish, a former popular feature here at anewscafe.com that I ditched after a rather shattering Dish experience. Today, I dish with two of my favorite people, Matt Grigsby and Armando Mejorado. They’re not… Continue Reading
You’ve probably got a favorite number, right? Mine used to be 7, but I think I’m switching to 21. I’ve always thought numbers had a lot of significance. For example, I was born on 12-12 in the year 66 (which… Continue Reading
“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” I Corinthians 7 It’s not often that I’m asked for advice on matters of the heart. But recently, a family member—I’ll call her “Liz”—commented that her boyfriend… Continue Reading
Long ago I figured out there were two kinds of clients. One type needs to vent. They have been through a lot and see therapy as a means to dump their angst and anguish. They talk a great deal and… Continue Reading
There are some of you who think that it is too time consuming to do a Will or a Family Trust. There are a few procedures to get through to make the after death procedures easy on the loved ones… Continue Reading
“And if that doesn’t work, get a bigger hammer.” ~ My Dad. My sister, Pat, has long been my cheerleader. Years ago when I was first dating Karin, Pat boasted on my behalf. “Robb can fix anything,” she said. “Really,”… Continue Reading
Hop aboard, and discover a new world of service at www.socialsecurity.gov. There is so much you can learn and so many things you can do on Social Security’s website. Information on retirement, survivors, disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Medicare are… Continue Reading
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