Not the R Word — The server smiled and asked, “What do you do?” My answer these days is, “I am a freedom fighter.” She tried again, “I mean… where do you work?” She politely chuckled when I told her the world is my domain now. And that in my last battle, I defeated the…

They should be yours too! — I sit safe on my beach in the US. Every day, I look for quality updates on the war and life in Ukraine. You could say I am obsessed. Anyone can let their intelligence flow on Medium. Many really, really should not do so. I have sifted thru the Russian…

But, peace and love if you don’t… — I’m as pro-vaccine as you can get. Flu shot every year. Shingles. Every other recommended vaccine. I was first in line to get the Pfiser Covid vaccine shot. And got the second shot the very first day I was eligible. A little fever, some muscle aches… but otherwise no side…

Plant your trees Yes, this is an analogy post. But rooted (couldn’t help it) in my real life. It is incredible to me that so many people fail to plant their trees in life. Both real… and the other kind. We finally moved into our new home two months ago. What’s the first…