Author Archives: Jackie Deal

A Scientific Quarantine Project

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Jackie Deal

A SCIENTIFIC QUARANTINE PROJECT  By Jackie Deal Quarantining does strange things to the brain. Especially if you’re a well-organized, scientifically- oriented, analytical thinker.  (Not anybody I know!) My brain was turning to mush; I needed something “scientific” to occupy it.  … Continue reading →

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Just Another Shot in the Arm

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Jackie Deal

Whoopee! I got my corona virus vaccination! NO pain. NO bad symptoms: i.e. headache, nausea, weakness, lethargy. None of ‘em. I’m scheduled for my second shot in February. Now those of you who wish you could get the shot; let … Continue reading →

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BARBARA’S LEAVING US

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Jackie Deal

Who?  Where?  When?  How??  I dunno.  “Ask Barbara.” For 16 ½ years Barbara has been the go-to for all information, the glue that holds Timber Valley SKP Park together.  And now she’s leaving us! By the way, did you know … Continue reading →

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Christmas Thoughts

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Jackie Deal

by Jackie Deal While a few Christmas lights still twinkle and the Christmas dinner pounds abound, let’s think of Christmas Past. I remember three kinds of Christmases; perhaps you’ll remember them too.  There’s the Minnesota Christmas:  COLD,Cold cold.  The Oregon … Continue reading →

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IN MEMORIUM, JAYNE HICKMAN

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Jackie Deal

Jayne Hickman passed away Dec. 18, 2020 after a 17 month illness. Jayne and Les moved into the park in 2017 and Les says that he met “wonderful people” here in Timber Valley who helped him care for Jayne in … Continue reading →

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TWO CHOICES?

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Jackie Deal

Two Covid 19 vaccines?  You mean we get a choice?  Nope, not really. Yes, two vaccines have been approved but we better be happy to have one or the other and don’t get choosy. Let’s take a look at how … Continue reading →

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Covid – Count the Days – 2; 5-6; 14

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Jackie Deal

  With Covid-19, the key numbers are two days, five to six days, and 14 days. (The following information was taken from   “Healthcare” by Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor). Two Days, the Latent period: This is the period of time between … Continue reading →

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Pickles, Tea, and Confinement

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal I just ate 3 baby dill pickles.  I don’t like dill pickles. I especially didn’t like these 3 dill pickles. But they have zero calories and this is important. Important because I’m in self-quarantine and that means … Continue reading →

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An Epidemic Within a Pandemic

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal There are epidemics and there are pandemics.  To be a pandemic the situation must be world-wide.  And while we’re in the midst of a pandemic, there’s also an epidemic.  This epidemic “has been linked to increased risks … Continue reading →

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POTTY TRAINING MY TELEPHONE

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Jackie Deal

Remember when you potty trained your children?  There were two things they had to learn:  Where and When. And wasn’t it great when they finally learned? It’s time to potty train my telephone.  You see, every time I go into … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Statistics

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Jackie Deal

Wednesday, this past Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, there were 100,000 new, NEW, corona virus cases diagnosed in the United States!  In one day! Wait a minute, that’s rounded off:  actually there were 107,872 NEWLY diagnosed cases!! (According to “Market Watch” … Continue reading →

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NUMBERS

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal Numbers! Big numbers make my eyes glaze over; how about you? Anything over two zeros is just so much blah, blah, blah. Let’s see if we can make the recent Covid numbers come alive. (Current Oregon Covid … Continue reading →

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THERE IS A WORD FOR IT

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Jackie Deal

Thank you! Thank you! To those of you who tried to help me find the word I wanted for, shall we temporarily call it, “Corona virus fatigue?”. Many good suggestions, but, of course, the word I wanted popped into my … Continue reading →

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I NEED YOUR HELP

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Jackie Deal

I NEED YOUR HELP By Jackie Deal There’s a word, or a phrase, that I need. I know it exists and it’s tucked way back in my mind. I‘ve thought and thought (a hard thing to do with so little … Continue reading →

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IN MEMORIAM, CONNIE SUE ATWOOD

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Jackie Deal

Connie Sue and Jimmie Atwood were Timber Valley residents for over 30 years: well-known, well-liked and active in park activities. Jimmie passed away Sept. 30, 2017 and Connie Sue, Sept 20, 2020. Connie Sue was living in Oakland with her … Continue reading →

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IN MEMORIAM, ANNIE THOMPSON

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Jackie Deal

IN MEMORIAM, ANNIE THOMPSON Most of us remember Annie Thompson, gentle, smiling, along with her husband Mickey and their dog, Minnie, the best friends anyone could have. Annie (Anita Loya Thompson) passed away Sept. 14, 2020 at almost 88 years … Continue reading →

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RIGHT NOW

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Jackie Deal

My friend is worried. I’m concerned too. It seems we’ve lost the three Cs. Caring, concern and compassion. We seem to have replaced them with spitefulness, name calling and hatred. Not even of our enemies but of our brothers and … Continue reading →

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YOU DON’T KNOW HOW GOOD YOU’VE GOT IT

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal You don’t know how good you’ve got it until you meet someone else who’s got it worse! I’m sitting out a Level 1, expecting Level 2 at any minute; yes, I’m talking about the forest fires ravaging … Continue reading →

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SUCH A STRANGE SENSATION

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal Such a strange sensation! Really weird. Explanation? Okay. I self-quarantined for a short time and the effects were surprising. You see, a young man, let’s call him John, tested positive for corona virus. I had been in … Continue reading →

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The Latest Fashion Accessory

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Jackie Deal

Fashion has always demanded accessories. To be “in style” means more than the basics; it means the latest in fashion accessories. You know, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. Remember Mamma Bush and her large white pearls? As teeny boppers … Continue reading →

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