The air is becoming crisp with just a hint of chill. Leaves haven’t all turned yet here on the North Coast Rain Forest. We’re still quite green in various shades. Except my maples… they are turning gorgeous shades of red, orange, yellow, and magenta. September used to bring the smell of wood smoke,, chalk dust,
Tis the Season for … Ornaments My Christmas Tree whispers the history of our family and shares the memories of five generations. Ornaments passed down from my Bavarian grandmother as well as ornaments from friends and family and even some from our own grandchildren. Years ago my mother started a family tradition of making them
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I have a puppy! After the departure of our last pet, I returned to school to finish my education. My husband figured that as all eight kids had been successfully educated or were in the process thereof, it was mom’s turn! However, when I finished my PhD, I was emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted, overwhelmed,
My one mile daily healing walk following my release from Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital. The Reports of My Death …. I live. That’s the important thing. Don’t want any of my readers to fear the worst … that comes later. Sunday morning, August 29th, I woke with heartburn and pressure (the proverbial elephant on
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Ugly Duckling to PhD – Part 5 of 5 As writers and creators, we often face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Author Jan Nerenberg shares an experience that may help you through your obstacles and maybe offer a little humor along the way. An excerpt from The Deplorable Child. Previously published in LTUE – Life, the Universe,
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Ugly Duckling to PhD – PART 4 of 5 As writers and creators, we often face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Part Three of a multi-part series, author Jan Nerenberg shares an experience that may help you through your obstacles and maybe offer a little humor along the way. In the last episode, I ended with …
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Photo Courtesy of Colin Stapp, Pacific University Ugly Duckling to PhD – Part 3 of 5 As writers and creators, we often face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Part Three of a multi-part series, author Jan Nerenberg shares an experience that may help you through your obstacles Advice following notification of my Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate-Transfer Scholarship
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Ugly Duckling to PhD – Part 2 As writers and creators, we often face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Part Two of a multi-part series, author Jan Nerenberg shares an experience that may help you through your obstacles. Previously published in LTUE – Life, the Universe, and Everything Else “It is too late! Ah, nothing is too
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FIVE YEARS FROM NOW — CREATING A PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT (Previously Published in LTUE: Life, the Universe, and Everything Else.) In a recent board meeting, a guest speaker, who holds a Master’s Degree in Public Management and Organization Behaviors (never knew this was a degree program), began his training by requesting we close our
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“She knows a liar when she sees one.
He knows a fraud when he meets one.” (Amazon)
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