by Britni Bergman | Jun 5, 2024 | Thoughts From the Executive Director
In a small all-American diner called Stray Dog, my mother and a few friends helped her celebrate a 97th birthday. We went at 4:00pm when no one except the owner and cook were there. Going early to eat out was a necessity since high ceilings, cement floors, restaurant...
by Britni Bergman | May 20, 2024 | Thoughts From the Executive Director
You know you are a 50-year-old fan of Westerns when your ears hear Rossini’s William Tell Overture played, but your mind’s eye sees the Lone Ranger on his stallion, Silver. If you listen you can hear a hearty “Hi-Ho, Silver. Away!’’ Good music can carry me to another...
by Britni Bergman | May 6, 2024 | Thoughts From the Executive Director
WHAAT!!? How Can a 2-by-4 Not Measure 2 Inches by 4 Inches? Who knew that today a 2-by-4 four piece of lumber is not 2” x 4” but actually 1.5” x 3.5”? If even lumber measurements have changed, who or what can be trusted? My husband loves Home Depot and was headed out...
