Category Archives: Creative Work

Various types of written pieces for the entertainment of our community.

The Missing Missplaced Missmatched Mittens

Posted on November 23, 2024 by webadmin

By Jackie Deal It happens every year. I end the season with unmatched gloves. Really, they’re gloves but for the sake of alliteration mittens sounded better. A couple years ago it was one red and one blue glove. The next … Continue reading →

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Hannah … the story continues!

Posted on October 14, 2024 by webadmin

The Office has welcomed Hannah Hedgehog. She was rescued by Mike and Terry Hilty #71 and brought here for some peace. It turns out she is from the English countryside. Hedgehogs are known to roll into a tight ball when … Continue reading →

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A Few Words

Posted on October 5, 2024 by webadmin

A Few Words Everybody contributes to our everyday enjoyment, or, lack thereof. You go to work and help contribute via product or service. You interact with family,  friends  and strangers.  Often the interaction is positive. Often not. Sometimes the most … Continue reading →

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From the Writer’s Corner

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Dick Shanahan

There was a lot of hyperbole when it was announced that the world population had reached 8 billion people. That is a lot of little heaters on the planet.

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TVs Sutherlin Chamber of Commerce Ambassador

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Dick Shanahan

Tables were turned at the Friday, September 20 Social Hour. After handing out many pens to speakers over the past couple years, Sharon Elliott was presented with her own very special “magical pen” by Richard Hickethier. Sharon delivered an, as … Continue reading →

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Science and Fashion. It’s in the bag.

Posted on September 18, 2024 by webadmin

At the request of one or two, okay a hatload of readers, this piece will be brief. I have been a long time devotee of the art of observation. And education. And conversation. And all the other tions that allow … Continue reading →

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The Window Box

Posted on September 13, 2024 by webadmin

The fairies were asked to leave the window box in the Office. While decorating for the Autumn months, Henrietta moved back into her cozy home. Upon settling in, a new friend joined her amongst the leaves and pine cones. We … Continue reading →

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LAUGHTER

Posted on September 4, 2024 by webadmin

How long has it been since you laughed until tears ran down your cheeks – happy tears? Laughter is not only good for the soul it is good for your health. Laughter releases endorphins known as

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Coffee and T

Posted on August 26, 2024 by webadmin

Sometimes a full table at The Ratcheds Senior Center is comprised of just one person. Now don’t get me wrong. T Rex (fka Thomas King) is a good friend. We’ve had some really great conversations and he’s a brilliant thinker. … 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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