thesoftone

thesoftone
Location
Portland, Oregon, usa
Birthday
July 31
Bio
We have retired not to the northcoast but to Portland, OR. Our daughter is now a year and a half from her nursing degree. We hope she will go beyond that. I am writing a mystery novel and am on the second draft. It's hard work but I have much support from my fellow writers and my sweet husband.

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MAY 6, 2012 9:31PM

Request for sane discourse

On Facebook, I recently shared an article from Forbes magazine. The article was a list of dangerous lies we were taught in school. I did not write the article, but I did agree with the sentiments in it. The next day, an angry reply from a friend tried to shame me… Read full post »

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MARCH 9, 2010 5:21PM

A Toastmaster Speaks

In response to Patty Jane Maher's post, I wanted to let you all know about Toastmasters.  I belong to 2 clubs and am thinking about starting another one.  Each toastmaster club has its own "flavor," and each one fills a different need.  My first club is a lively "basic" club that… Read full post »

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OCTOBER 3, 2008 3:37PM

Which used car is Palin trying to sell me?

I am a working class woman.  I grew up in the suburbs of San Diego in the 50s.  (Yes, I'm that old.)  I still work for a living, depend on wages to get through the day.  I am highly insulted by the faux "down-home, golly gee" Palin feels so glib in… Read full post »

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