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  • Therapy Thoughts for Thursday: Carl Rogers and Mr. Rogers

    Therapy Thoughts for Thursday: Carl Rogers and Mr. Rogers

    I had a stray thought this morning. Carl Rogers and Mr. (Fred) Rogers were incredibly similar. Carl Rogers is widely considered to be the father of person-centered, or client-centered counseling. Empathic listening, acceptance, focus on the experience, thoughts, and feelings of the client are central to this type of practice. If you are familiar with… Read more

  • Scandal at Maple Valley – Episode 36: The Call About Sylvia

    Scandal at Maple Valley – Episode 36: The Call About Sylvia

    Sheriff Pete Terkinberry enjoyed “Hannah’s Egg Surprise” at The Ya’ll Sit Cafe. He’s been going to the cafe every morning for the past several weeks. Pete is looking forward to another quiet day in Maple Valley. The call changes everything. Sheriff Terkinberry had no sooner stepped into the office, which is his kitchen, than the… Read more

  • Tips for Adding Realistic Weeds to Model Railroads

    Tips for Adding Realistic Weeds to Model Railroads

    Creating beautiful scenes on an HO scale model railroad is a learning process. No one is perfect from the start. Everyone can learn to do things in a better, more convincing and efficient way. YouTube videos and Facebook groups offer an incredible opportunity to look at the work of fellow model railroaders and see the… Read more

  • Fellow Model Railroaders in FB Groups Taught Me How to Plant Great Looking Weeds on my HO Scale Layout

    Fellow Model Railroaders in FB Groups Taught Me How to Plant Great Looking Weeds on my HO Scale Layout

    Creating beautiful scenes on an HO scale model railroad is a learning process. No one is perfect from the start. Everyone can learn to do things in a better, more convincing and efficient way. YouTube videos and Facebook groups offer an incredible opportunity to look at the work of fellow model railroaders and see the… Read more

  • Best Techniques for Planting Static Grass and Weeds

    Best Techniques for Planting Static Grass and Weeds

    I have to admit, I haven’t been thrilled with the results of the static grass applicator I made. Even though I’ve gotten some powerful zaps from it myself, I wonder if the static field it creates isn’t strong enough. My scenes look pretty good, I just thought the grass would stand up better. If you… Read more

  • Hand-Planted Weeds: Adding Fine Details to the Maple Valley Short Line Model Railroad

    Hand-Planted Weeds: Adding Fine Details to the Maple Valley Short Line Model Railroad

    I have to admit, I haven’t been thrilled with the results of the static grass applicator I made. Even though I’ve gotten some powerful zaps from it myself, I wonder if the static field it creates isn’t strong enough. My scenes look pretty good, I just thought the grass would stand up better. If you… Read more