About Me

Rufus writes occasionally about topics that interest him. Google ad proceeds donated to Squidoo fund.

The Now Defunct Museum

kaput, washed up, seen better days, belly-up, burned out, cooked, dead, demolished, done for, down the drain, down the tubes, finished, had it, sunk, totaled, wiped out...you get the picture.      Unlike the Pez dispenser or...

How to Deal With a Cranky Senior Citizen

The problem of dealing with cranky senior citizens will only get worse in the coming decades. Something like 70 million Baby Boomers have started turning 60. Chances are you will encounter irritable seniors everywhere you go.

Secrets of Being Wealthy

When Ed told a few of his closest coworkers of his dreams of making a fortune in real estate after attending a few seminars and listening to self help tapes, they listened politely. But behind his back, they were scornful.

Port Orford, Oregon: Where Life Slows to a Crawl

The population has held steady at about 1,200 since 1960. In some ways, a visit to Port Orford is a trip back to simpler times.

Starting Over In Las Vegas

Vegas can be a land of opportunity for many people. For others, it's just another pit stop along the Boulevard of Broken Dreams.

Courtesy is Contagious

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are changing the world. They have billions to spend solving problems on a global scale. The rest of us can make a difference too, and it won't cost a dime.

The Cloud Kingdom

Some people say stop and smell the roses. I say stop and feel the clouds. Appreciating clouds isn't so much a matter of active watching. It's meditative. You lose yourself in their majesty. Let their beauty roll over you like a shadow.