Barbara J. Hamby

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So, is there a Guinness record for the shortest retirement? Floyd might qualify. He was offered a project too tempting to refuse and he’s off to the daily grind again (or more like the half-daily grind).

I probably put in half days around here, most days anyway, with chores that may or may not need to be… click here to continue

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March, 15th, 2007

Time Races--Time Changes

This evening we had a wonderful meal at Wu’s Kitchen just across Highway 99 from here. With Floyd’s daughter, granddaughter and grandson, there were five of us. We ordered family style and had a good assortment of oriental food. Having eaten out two nights in a row, I’m spoiled and not ready to cook again.

Our weather… click here to continue

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March, 12th, 2007

Glitch

My first travel log from the recent cruise was posted tonight, but there is apparently a glitch in the link to continue on that log and others. At least, I was unable to get it to work. My guru son is in Texas on a business trip, so I may not get it fixed for awhile. I won’t put up… click here to continue

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March, 09th, 2007

Route 99

As I was driving back from Tualatin on Highway 99 today, I recalled how many years I’ve been traveling up and down Highway 99 in both Washington and Oregon. For twenty years I lived in Vancouver and traveled busy 99 with all its fast food eateries and other commercial establishments. From Hazel Dell, I watched the rapid growth of… click here to continue

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March, 09th, 2007

Fatigued or Lazy

My recent bouts with fatigue have inspired me to make an appointment with my doctor to discuss my medication. It’s pretty pathetic that I can stand in the swimming pool, doing exercises, and yawning my head off. Naps are my favorite occupation in recent days.

Today I drove to Vancouver, Washington where I lived for twenty years… click here to continue

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March, 05th, 2007

Service Reincarnated

Some years ago I wrote a poem titled, “Service, R.I.P.” which began, “Service is dying all around us” Tonight I was heartened to read an AOL news item listing the top companies in the country for providing customer service. I think a few companies such as Nordstroms and Les Schwab Tires have never lowered their service levels, but many… click here to continue

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March, 01st, 2007

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