by PJColando | Apr 21, 2026 | blog post
Yesterday, I opened a closet door to stow our income tax records. But first, a few forgotten boxes tumbled out, landing on my toes. They’ve been there for decades, quietly gathering dust. Forgotten in my busy, busy work, then retired life. After I kicked the boxes...
by PJColando | Apr 14, 2026 | blog post
Commonplacing is a centuries-old practice of compiling knowledge – quotes, ideas, observations – into a personalized repository, sort of a scrapbook for one’s mind. It helps improve memory retention, sparks creativity, and organizes information....
by PJColando | Apr 7, 2026 | blog post
In the sixties, I sewed my own clothes. Before that, my mother did. There was no onus to wear home-sown clothes. It was the pattern, the habit of the times. Everyone did it. It was the norm in the Midwest. We’re weren’t odd or considered poor. Further, we...
by PJColando | Apr 1, 2026 | blog post
“I love to sit in front of you and hear your voice. I feel like a ‘we.'” To which I replied, “Thanks for the compliment. My parents would be so happy if they could hear you.” That church lady’s interaction was/is remarkable and...
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