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Author Archives: leecuesta
Lessons in Elephant Communication
Tonight I regret that I finished reading The Elephant Whisperer this morning, because now the book is done, and the adventures are over. Written by Lawrence Anthony, he makes it clear that the communication he had with the elephants was … Continue reading
Two “Lily”s at the Oregon Zoo
“I remember when Packy was born in 1962; I was six years old then. Although I moved away from Portland for many years, I followed the progress of Chendra and her relocation from Malaysia. And now I have seen Lily … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Elephants’ Plight, Boomer Voices
Tagged Asian elephant, Lily, Lily Tomlin, Oregon Zoo
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How much different are we from them?
Whether enjoying a flight in a helicopter, or sitting on the beach at sunset with a fire and a guitar serenade, this is the way life should be for a Baby Boomer. The flight was courtesy of Seaside Helicopters in … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
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Minimize to the least degree our level of captivity
What I meant by my question, “How much different are we from them?,” is this: in our society, we as adult humans, likewise are trained in behaviors that are necessary for our survival. In a sense, each of us lives … Continue reading
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I debuted my two stand-up comedy performances
Thank you very much to Tim Noah and his Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish, Washington. The website for his theater, “your cozy home for the performing arts,” states: “Friday Nights are Open Mic @ The Thumb!” And that’s where I debuted … Continue reading
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éxitophobia: the fear of success
Because you’re considering contacting me to be a speaker for your future event, I’d like you to check out my recent posts at my companion blog. Over the past three months, I’ve been posting a series based upon one of my popular … Continue reading
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Power Conversion
Hi Lee. Thanks for the e-mail regarding the overgrown sidewalk. I will get with the property owner ASAP and alert them to this issue. [It is the property owner’s responsibility for vegetation control abutting their property…] If they can’t or … Continue reading
Posted in Boomer Voices
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Boomer Voices
This is the column for action and results. As we know well, Baby Boomers expect to have a voice in their world and society. We consider it part of our “birthright” to have our say, especially in issues of injustice … Continue reading
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Gigantic, global forces at play
It was only a glimpse of the gigantic, global forces at play. I was being drawn out by the backflow of the surf – the great suction of the outgoing tide plus the strong downstream current of the river. Conflicting … Continue reading
Posted in Kayak Season
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Cruising With Your Parent
Kathy Rasmusen is a Baby Boomer. She lives every day in a world that many Baby Boomers are either experiencing or contemplating: caring for their aging parents. According to the book Generation Ageless by Smith and Clurman: “13 million Boomers … Continue reading
Posted in Baby Boomer Insights
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