Yesterday was our maternal grandmother’s birthday. This is what our “sweet” mother wrote about her mom: “Your Grandmother Mildred Myrtis Hooper Mancuso was born, along with her twin brother Curtis, on May 19, 1911 in Chillicothe, Texas. Her parents,…
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Author: Todd Elsworth
Family Man, Explorer, Entrepreneur, Writer, Artist, Outdoor Enthusiast and Recreation Advocate.
Why Bother Bernie?
I was reading How to talk to your kids about Bernie Sanders and this paragraph got me. Thanks Kimbery Harrington. Motivating. “But why is he even bothering when he can’t win?I’m gonna lay this out real plain and simple to…
Repair work
Celebrating The FALL…I was lead upstairs and took a long shower… (1st DRAFT. More to come!) Blood and dirt covered the bathtub as it washed off my tattered canvas and flowed down the drain. I rinsed out my facial wounds…
Celebrating The FALL
In October 2014, I celebrated my one year anniversary of a near death experience.* Out for an overdue ride with a new friend, Mr. Chris Mellick. We went OUT THERE! I can’t tell you where we went, but I will…
A Tribute To All Our Volunteers
A Tribute To All Our Volunteers Many will be shocked to find,When the Day of Judgment nears.That there’s a special place inHeaven set aside for volunteers.Furnished with big recliners,Satin couches and footstoolsWhere there’s no committee chairman,No group leaders or carpools,No…
Just the tip
People that have made a living as a server in their lives, not only tip well, but also are disgusted by those that don’t. I believe that tipping is also a measure of performance and if the service is shitty,…
NW Travel Magazine: 5 Snow Adventures – No Experience Needed
This story was a bunch of fun to write and a great way for me to get psyched about the coming winter (regardless of what C. Mass has to say). “5 No-Experience-Needed Snow Adventures“: Guided Snowshoeing, Mt. Hood, OR Dog…
Paddle Adventures
I’ve been enjoying writing for Bellingham.org for the past couple years. That led me to write for Mt. Baker Experience as well. Here is a quick compilation of my paddling adventures: Up Whatcom Creek – Without a Paddle. Launch your…
Tagged with: Adventure, Bellingham, Clarks Point, Kayak, Lake Whatcom, Lummi Island, Nooksack River Delta, Paddle, Whatcom Creek, Wildcat Cove
Guys Named Todd
George Carlin, for some reason, has a problem with my name. Fortunately, I don’t feel as though I resemble his remarks. Still funny nonetheless! The name Todd originates as a surname deriving from the Middle English “tod” or “todde” meaning…
Labor Day
Labor Day* is celebrated this coming Monday. This brought me back to a conversation that was once had during my days at Harbour Light Productions. Josh: Do we get Veteran’s Day off? Bill: Are you a Veteran? end of conversation.…
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