Author Archives: Jackie Deal

TURN THE PAGE

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Jackie Deal

It’s a new chapter. Turn the page. Our lives are made up of stages or phases which we accept gracefully or perhaps not at all. I think “pages in a book” may be a better way of putting it. I’ve … Continue reading →

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All that Glimmers is not Gold

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Jackie Deal

All that glimmers is not gold.  Actually that’s derived from a Wm. Shakespeare line “All that glisters is not gold.”  There may not be many golden “glisters” in daily life, but how about small “glimmers”?  Little tiny moments of joy. … Continue reading →

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Eisenhower’s Matrix

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Jackie Deal

by Jackie Deal What would Amber say? Amber is my black and white tuxedo cat. Beautiful shimmery, black with just enough white. What does she say? Amber wisely seldom, almost never, says anything. Would that I could learn from her. … Continue reading →

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Michelle Van Westen, In Memoriam

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Jackie Deal

She was vibrant, enthusiastic, and energetic.  When Michelle entered a room, she lit it up with the sparkle of her personality. She inspired all who knew her and her life was extinguished all too soon. It has taken some time … Continue reading →

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Soup on a Cold Day

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Jackie Deal

What could be better on a cold, wintery noon than hot soup, homemade garlic toast, and crunchy oatmeal cookies??  Add in a beautiful travelogue of Italy on the big screen with soft Italian music.  That was this past Wednesday noon … Continue reading →

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Chapter 9 October Newsletter

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Jackie Deal
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In Memoriam, Keike Johnson

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Jackie Deal

Her name was “Cake-ee” not Kee-key and with gentle good humor, she would let you know. Few of us knew her real name was Virginia. Keike and her husband Bob were well known in the park; attending many functions including … Continue reading →

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BITES, BLUES & BREWS Festival

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Jackie Deal

WHOOPIE! Ki! Yi!! Chapter Nine invites you to join them at Seven Feathers Casino for a BITES, BLUES & BREWS Festival on Saturday, June 25 from noon to 6 p.m. The event will be held on the South parking lot … Continue reading →

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YOU’RE INVITED

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Jackie Deal

The best breakfast anywhere—coffee FREE (not $2.50 or $2.99) and fun companions. Where? When” At Abby’s Pizza (yes, a full-menu breakfast in the pizza parlor.) The second Wednesday of every month. With? Chapter Nine. 8:30 a.m. Now don’t say, “That’s … Continue reading →

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OLD MC DONALD HAD A FARM, TIMBER VALLEY NEEDS A GARDEN

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Jackie Deal

How long have we talked “Community Garden”? Old Timers will tell you, “Forever”. And nothing has been done. But now we have an energized, organized group that is actually doing something! They got Board approval as a Committee, which was … Continue reading →

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