by mmooney | Jul 3, 2020 | The Friday Message
I am feeling very guilty this week as I have been hiding out in beautiful McCall with my family. It has been unseasonably wet and cool. Nearly an inch of rain this week and low temperatures in the high 30’s. As we sit in the very lush forest surrounding our deck we...
by mmooney | Jun 26, 2020 | The Friday Message
I am one of those folks who were a late adopter of bike and later ski helmets. I avoided the certain embarrassment of my singing or dancing and spoke reluctantly to large gatherings. I think my issues revolved around self image and ego. I had not yet realized that it...
by mmooney | Jun 19, 2020 | The Friday Message
Magoo It has been quite a while since I mentioned my Uncle Dick, this week I was reminded of his influence on my life. Dick was my father’s only brother and basically a second father to my four brothers and me. Very fortunate to have two role models – and they...
by mmooney | Jun 12, 2020 | The Friday Message
Hank drove to McCall with us this week. It is excellent when he wants to spend time with us. It is helpful if you know he is pretty smart with technology and an avid gamer. During the journey he asked the question: how much longer? We were not quite half way but I...
by mmooney | Jun 5, 2020 | The Friday Message
Remember the oil crisis of 1973-4, just a quick reminder that during the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC imposed an embargo against the U S, Canada, the UK and others for their decision to re supply the...
by mmooney | May 29, 2020 | The Friday Message
This week I read with interest about Betty White who has just turned 98. I always enjoyed her personalities on television. White’s acting career spans 80 years and she remains in good health and credits optimism for her longevity. She played Sue Ann Nivens on The...
