The Verbal Commute By Paul Andrew Doyle, Publisher ~
paul@upbeattimes.com
Santa Rosa, CA. ~ Who reads up slowly from behind the us? We’d like to really know! We know there are a lot of you, because most of our news-
fi ve inches or so seeming to say, ‘Hey, knock it off, can’t you see I’m trying to eat?’
But she is
feeder. She did not see me at all. Then slowly, she tipped her head to the side, looked back at
papers disappear each month me and backed off the feeder rapidly. We spot people with our paper all over the globe too. But, we are asking this question because we would like to hear from more of you! Tell us what you’d like to see
more of and or what ideas you may have! Send your positive stories. Success stories. Stories of inspiration, and we’ll try to fi t it in. We would like your in- put! If you know of good, fun, light news from around our planet that’s
happening...send it to us! Send to upbeat@upbe-
attimes.com!
Life seems to be moving
quick, but is it? The cover image is from one of my little hum- ming bird friends who fi nally held still long enough for me to capture her quick movements off of the feeder we have on our back patio area. It has taken all summer to get close enough to even touch her tail, which I did incidentally. I actually snuck
migrate. The
on the move, more likely get- ting ready to 4-6 humming
birds that frequent our house seem to all be fi ghting vigor- ously before they move south. We’ve discovered they are called Ruby-throated Hum- mingbirds (Archilochus colu- bris) - Rare vagrants. The male has a ruby-red throat, a white collar, an emerald green back and a forked tail. The female has a green back and tail feath- ers that are banded white, black and grey-green. Non-the-less, we’ve built this trust between us. She knows I will always give food and that I wont harm her. The males are quite dif- ferent, and don’t trust as much for the most part. Especially ‘hot head’, as we call him, one
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male in particular that waits for only his female to land. He chases everyone else off. A humming bird moves quickly and deliberately
...con- stantly. But as human, we can slow down....take the
time...by choice. We have a pretty good idea
who reads us, but we know there are a lot of people who read us that have thoughts, ideas and much more. We hope that what people describe as the very fast pace of life’s exis- tence can slow down for a few moments to send 50, 100 or maybe even 200 words...even if it’s their favorite joke or fact! It may take a issue or two for us put it in, but we will! Another thing we like to do around the holidays is to give people who are having free events anywhere in the county and beyond; A 50 word ad with a 10 word max headline. We waive the regular (1x) $65 fee every December. But, it must truly be a FREE event! Get it to us by Novemeber 22 to be in the December Upbeat Times.
May this
issue fi nd you well!
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Redwood Credit Union Offers Lake County
Fire Victims Fund Santa Rosa, CA. ~ Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has es- tablished a Lake County Fire Victims Fund and is accepting contributions to assist those impacted by the fi res that start- ed in Lake County on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Anyone can make a secure donation online at
www.redwoodcu.org/ lakecountyfi revictims or at any of RCU’s 16 Bay Area branch locations, and 100% of funds will go directly to aid those im- pacted by the devastating fi res. RCU’s fi re relief fund was cre- ated in partnership with Santa Rosa’s Press Democrat and in conjunction with Senator Mike McGuire. Contributions to the fund may be made securely online via credit card or at any RCU location via cash deposit, di- rect funds transfer, or checks payable to Lake County Fire Victims Fund. “Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the fi res,” said Brett Martinez, RCU’s President and CEO. “Accepting fi nancial contribu- tions for the fi re relief efforts is the best way we can respond to the requests of people who want to help, and provide as- sistance to those who need it most.”
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First Humor A very successful
businessman had a meeting with his new son-in-law. “I love my daughter, and now I welcome you into the
family,” said the man. “To show you how much we care for you, I’m making you a 50- 50 partner in my business. All you have to do is go to the factory every day and learn the operations.” The son-in-law interrupted, “I hate factories. I can’t stand the noise.” “I see...,” replied the father-in-law. “Well, then you’ll work in the offi ce and take charge of some of the operations.” “I hate offi ce work,” said the son-on-law. “I can’t stand being stuck behind a desk all day.” “Wait a minute,” said the father-in- law. “I just make you half- owner of a moneymaking organization, but you don’t like factories and won’t work in an offi ce. What am I going to do with you?”
“Easy,” said the young man. “Buy me out.”
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