by debidrecksler | Feb 3, 2011 | Family
Last week my husband and I spent time with our only grandchild. She lives quite a distance, so visiting her means getting up very early in the morning and driving 4 1/2 hours to avoid traffic. Long day, but well worth it! From the moment our granddaughter...
by debidrecksler | Feb 2, 2011 | Consumer
Yesterday, I had a 6 month follow up visit with a doctor. An expressionless assistant quickly took some information, completely ignoring any additional comments I made.Then she got up, walked out of the exam room and shut the door. I was kept waiting a total of 1 hour...
by debidrecksler | Feb 1, 2011 | Life
When I turned 60 on January 29th, it didn’t have a negative impact on me. However, it did remind me that time is passing very quickly and if there are things I hope to accomplish…I need to quit talking and start doing! In the past few years, I’ve...
by debidrecksler | Jan 28, 2011 | Technology
Are you entirely unsatisfied with the digital publishing revolution? Do you curse your Kindle? One bookseller has the answer: it’ll swap your unwanted e-book reader for a stack of paperbacks, hardbacks and magazines. Portland, Oregon-based Microcosm Publishing...
by debidrecksler | Jan 23, 2011 | Family, Human Interest
After telling family and friends (and even a few strangers) that I was going to be published in Reader’s Digest, February 2011 issue, I received my copy the other day and discovered that my quote was not in the magazine. I quickly emailed the editor who...
by debidrecksler | Jan 19, 2011 | Human Interest
Warning…Some of you technologically savvy folks might have a hard time relating to this column. I have included a few definitions to refresh your memory. 1. Telephone…An instrument that converts voice and other sound signals into a form that can be...
by debidrecksler | Jan 12, 2011 | Human Interest
On January 29th, 2011 I will be 60 years old. My funny side is busy writing comedy about being a 30 year old trapped in a 60 year old body. Getting up in the morning now includes setting the alarm clock 20 minutes earlier than necessary to allow all the body parts to...
by debidrecksler | Jan 11, 2011 | Family
Today is my first born child’s 37th birthday. I remember the day he was born like it was yesterday. After labor pains started early that morning, I went to the hospital but was told that it could be many hours, even days before I gave birth. I left and went to...
by debidrecksler | Jan 7, 2011 | Consumer
“When guests visit the restaurant, they’ll be welcomed into a warm, friendly atmosphere reminiscent of the AmericanWest and enjoy dining surrounded by soft natural materials accented by stacked stone as well as western-inspired artwork that includes bronze...
by debidrecksler | Jan 3, 2011 | Comedy, Human Interest
“My husband is a man of few words. He even recycles his love notes!” Debi Drecksler After almost thirty four years of marriage, communication with my spouse remains an interesting challenge. My adorable husband is content to smile at me continuously and...
