Monthly Archives: June 2020

PAYING ATTENTION TO BEING ALIVE XIII

Posted on June 24, 2020 by allenlphillips

by Allen L Phillips Well, this has been an interesting week.  One of the places I post these articles is on Nextdoor, the local neighborhood site.  Changing the sugar used for the nectar in our feeder resulted in quite a … Continue reading →

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VOTE NO ON PARTIAL REPEAL OF PROP. 13

Posted on June 21, 2020 by allenlphillips

by Allen L Phillips “The California Tax on Commercial and Industrial Properties for Education and Local Government funding Initiative” will be on the ballot November 3rd.  The title given this initiative is deceptive in that, if a majority vote in … Continue reading →

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PAYING ATTENTION TO BEING ALIVE XII

Posted on June 18, 2020 by allenlphillips

by Allen L Phillips We have been doing more of our grocery shopping at Trader Joes lately.  They seem more interested in taking care of us during this virus.  As a reminder, my wife and I are in the target … Continue reading →

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PAYING ATTENTION TO BEING ALIVE XI

Posted on June 10, 2020 by allenlphillips

By Allen L Phillips As I was paying attention to being alive this morning, in my usual state of semi-recline on the patio sofa, the sprinklers on the rear bank came on.  I had just turned the system back on … Continue reading →

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PAYING ATTENTION TO BEING ALIVE X

Posted on June 3, 2020 by allenlphillips

By Allen L Phillips Some years back we removed a wooden patio structure and installed a retractable awning.  It was Pat’s idea – I resisted, because I had built it, but finally gave in – one of the best decisions … Continue reading →

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