Did you know that 20% of our DNA comes from Neanderthals? That should give you something different to think about today. Neanderthals may have gone extinct from disease or doing battle with humans. Some may have survived, moved on to better hunting grounds, prospered and their descendants took up residency in all parts of the world with their human relatives. Who knows? Makes me think of some of my Irish and Viking ancestors from the dark ages. Something different to ponder during these uncertain times.
A collection of stories from the life of Michael Burke. He worked for the Forest Service in Alaska, California, and Oregon. He lives in Oakland, OR. His wonderful wife, Celia, passed in May of 2021
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THE HOLIDAY SEASON
This time of year living alone with no family nearby can be depressing. Being alone one can lose track of what's happening during the...
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It is four years today when Celia left this word, something I think about every day. It is not all sorrow as I think back on her humor, w...
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My old friend Arthritis showed up last weekend and took advantage of my right knee. By Sunday afternoon I was confined to my chair in pain...
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This time of year living alone with no family nearby can be depressing. Being alone one can lose track of what's happening during the...
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