EklektikosByStar

Star shares her writing with the world.

recent posts

about

I am a Wordpress rookie. As promised, come hell or high water, I finally got my “baby blog” going. For the time being, it is not interactive. No, it’s just a place for me to share my written words, and for others to take what they like, and leave the rest. At the start of this endeavor I am almost 66 years old. Allegedly “retired”, I never lack for inspiration in a world pulsing with options…and distractions. I’ve never understood the concept of boredom. While for some it is regarded as an unavoidable reality, I seem to teeter toward an intolerance of it. And, as a person who seeks compassion, I know that condescension besmirches my soul. We are all different, wired as we are by our respective predispositions, the environment we’re birthed into, as well as all future pit stops and destinations. This word ramble on the matter of boredom reminds me of journaling back in the seventies, e.g., when I took an Introduction to Philosophy course… Were I enrolled in said class today, all of the above pros would likely be entered into the journal. Now, as then, I would not necessarily reach any conclusions; but I’d do a spectacular job of contemplating…the contemplation!

Category: Uncategorized

  • Dear Governor Brown #2

    May 11, 2022 Governor Kate Brown900 Court Street NE, Suite 254Salem, OR 97301-4047 Dear Governor Brown, I write this letter today on behalf of my brother Dean Sturgill (SID 4500242), who is scheduled for release from OSP on June 17th this year. Please see the attached copy of my letter (to you) dated April 15,…

  • Dear Governor Brown

    April 15, 2021 Governor Kate Brown Office Of The Governor 900 Court Street NE, Suite 254 Salem, OR 97301-4047 Dear Governor Brown, Originally this letter was going directly to Juan Chavez, Attorney at Law with the Oregon Justice Resource Center, with a cc to you.  But, as the weighty subject matter accumulates and I remotely observe…

  • My Brother Has Covid 12/20/20

    Dean in the summer sun with Felix the prison dog. Well, I got the COVID call today from my brother Dean, who tested positive on Friday December 18th and was subsequently transferred from OSP to the Salem Hospital. So, the good news is that he was able to call on the phone (no ventilator), is now…

  • Dr. Seuss’ Role in World War II Had a Huge Impact on His Career

    Originally posted on The History Rat: Sometimes my favorite lessons each year are the ones I don’t even have to teach. The material just does it’s own thing and I just guide the students. When we are learning about the World War II in Europe, one of the first things they learn about is neutrality…

  • Jacqmar Silk

    Super sale! Coupon code to save 20%: STARSAVER20 …

  • Juicy Couture Repurpose/Salvage Lot

  • Mercantile Advertising August 2020

    Check out our feature article in the local Free For All publication. This is so exciting http://freeforallnews.com/news11235/the-mercantile-an-old-favorite-gets-new-owner

  • Mercantile Middle & North Room Continued

    Here are more photos of the Mercantile, this time taken in the Middle section as well as the North Room. Open Monday thru Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-5! Come visit and be amazed—145 Pioneer Parkway East in Springfield, Oregon! Ignore that dark opening into the back storage space. Were a fan not set up, you’d see…

  • Mercantile Front Room Transforming

    This batch of photos was taken in the front room of the Mercantile at 145 Pioneer Parkway East in Springfield Oregon. Various vendor spaces and consigned articles are represented, as well as furniture now prominently featured. Much reconfiguring, new floor finish, checkout zone repositioned. My space does not show up in this batch, as it…

  • tRump Art appears in Eugene Weekly

    Lo and behold, one of my tRump Art pieces appeared in this November 2019 Eugene Weekly gift guide article! https://www.eugeneweekly.com/2019/11/27/wise-up-for-the-holidays/