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The world’s population is about 8 billion. In the United States there are about 339 million people. I am 1 of the 2 million people who live in Idaho and 1 of 10,000 who live in the town of Sandpoint. There are a lot of people living in this world and somehow we all need…

I am not naturally patient, but my level of agitation, irritation, and brusqueness is suddenly on the rise. There is a reason for this sudden change in my demeanor. The leisure summer days are gone. No more long afternoons of reading on the back deck, no more time to meander through quiet waters in the…

Security systems are a big business, meant to keep everyone safe in our unsafe world. These security system companies supply cameras, database systems, alarms and even armed guards to homes, businesses and schools. Just at my little rural school, the front door is kept locked and visitors are required to ring the doorbell. The secretary…

During summer break from classroom teaching, I have the luxury and the delectable  pleasure to spend hours reading. For instance, this last Sunday afternoon, for the entire afternoon, my husband and I sat on our back deck, both of us engrossed in our novels. Oh, we’d occasionally look up and out from the pages of…