Category Archives: Travel

Golden Fortunes

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Why is gambling so popular among the elderly? In Washington State there are a number of casinos, many of which are owned by Native American tribes.  A short while back I went to one such casino, not that I’m a gambler, but because a friend and her husband wanted to end the night with a little dancing.  Since the dancing didn’t start until later, we walked around the casino out of curiosity.  What immediately struck me was the pervasive stale … Continue reading →

Splish, Splash, Splosh

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Why is water so darn soothing? It covers 70% of the earth’s surface and makes up about 60% of our bodies.  It’s both constructive and destructive.  Without it, all life–plant and animal–would cease to exist.  Water is an all-powerful force that has many necessary and practical purposes, but it has other uses and effects that are soothing to our mental and emotional well-being. Speaking for myself, water has a way of clearing my mind and easing my spirit.  I never … Continue reading →