I Beg To Differ: Life in the AARP lane

http://www.aarp.org/home-garden/livable-communities/info-11-2011/10-Great-Sunny-Places-to-Retire-AARP.10.html http://www.scmc.org/ St Charles Medical Center may be a small hospital to AARP (226 beds) but it is the largest hospital in central Oregon. It is also a level 2 trauma center; in fact, it is the only level 2 trauma center in eastern Oregon. The St Charles Health Care system also owns and manages… Continue reading I Beg To Differ: Life in the AARP lane

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the TOTALLY INSANE!!

Yes, this is a rant. A good old-fashioned rant that has been brewing for a while. The Good #1: On November 15 2011, I was waiting (somewhat patiently) for traffic to clear on 15th street so I could cross and get to the bus stop which is about two long blocks down the street. There… Continue reading The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the TOTALLY INSANE!!

Excellent Customer Service, Version II

Grocery shopping is supposed to be relatively quick and painless. In this case it was neither. First, I have no transportation so each time I need to go to the grocery store I either need to cadge a ride from a friend or take the bus. Coming home with huge bags of groceries –and walking… Continue reading Excellent Customer Service, Version II