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8 Wednesday, June 15, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Of a certain age... By diane Goble Columnist The main reason I live alone is that through my experiences of living with others I’ve developed a preference for having my own space and making my own decisions. Some might say it may just be me, that I’m impossible to live with or have annoying habits and that may well be, but I con- sider myself self-sufficient and enjoy my own company and not having to pick up after others. Most things I’ve learned to do myself out of necessity and the few things I can’t do or don’t want to do, I’d rather pay someone who leaves after the job is done. Not that there aren’t some downsides, but luckily my glass is always half full. Going on a shopping spree at the Farmers’ Market, with its endless selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, seems like a great idea at the time, but eating them before they spoil is a chal- lenge. When I buy at Costco to save money, I end up encroaching on “Best Used By” dates on items I don’t consume quickly enough, so I get good use out of my crockpot. Since I often eat alone, there are no limitations on what I eat, what I want to cook, when I eat or where, whether I’m dressed or in my PJs. I can have din- ner for lunch and a snack in the evening. I get take- out whenever I don’t feel like cooking or there are no leftovers in the fridge. I know who took a bite out of something and put it back every time. There is no mold growing in the fridge because it is never stuffed with someone else’s leftovers. When I spill something or make a mess, I always know who did it and whose job it is to clean it up. If I forget to do something, it’s my own damn fault ... no one to blame but myself. If the plant is dead, I know who forgot to water it. I can’t ask anyone else to clean Cheech and Chong’s litter box or take out the trash. There are no distrac- tions when I need to get something done. I can turn off the phone, lock the door, turn down the lights and immerse myself in any number of things that inter- est me for however long I care to remain engaged. I can stop and do something else whenever I want. I can go out and take a walk, do yoga or meditate or get in my car and go for a drive at a moment’s notice and without asking anyone’s permission. I can be as outrageous and emotional as I want without restraint. I don’t have to lip-sync when Elvis comes on the radio. I can dance like nobody’s watch- ing because nobody is. It New Shipment! Summer Nikibiki Apparel! Come in and see all the fun & fabulous fashions! 473 W. Hood Ave., Ste. 101 Sarah Rybka, Owner/Technician NEVER SKIP AN OPPORTUNITY TO SMILE BIG! Sisters Dental is committed to your dental health! ! Exceptional Health, Prevention & Aesthetics Ben Crockett, D.D.S. p 541-549-9486 f 541-549-9110 410 E. Cascade Ave. • P.O. Box 1027 • Sisters, Oregon 97759 Hours: Mon., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thurs., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. makes my cats a little ner- vous but they’ve adjusted to my outbursts of musical talent. I don’t have to argue about someone always watching TV because I choose not to have a TV and I make the decisions around here. I’m a writer so I tend to talk to my characters, or myself, and read what I write out loud to be sure it makes sense and to check for typos. There’s no one to get irritated or critical or tell me I’m wasting my time. I can argue with myself with- out getting defensive or insisting I’m right. If I need help, I can always count on my friends. When married friends tell me their horror stories about living with their part- ners and say how lucky I am that I don’t have to deal with it, I definitely feel good about my choice to remain single. Most of all it’s the free- dom — freedom to do what- ever I want whenever I want however I want with whom- ever I want. Some people might say that’s selfish, but I’ve been a parent, care- giver, caretaker, counselor, support person all my life. At this certain age, sorry, but for the first time in my life it’s all about me! Community cycling specialist to speak The public is invited to join the City of Sisters for a presentation by Steve Clark, bicycle-friendly community specialist from the League of American Bicyclists. The presentation and dis- cussion is set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at City Hall. Clark will offer an over- view of recent trends in community biking and offer suggestions for ways to improve Sisters’ bicycle sys- tem. Biking advocates are applying to upgrade from Silver to Gold designation for Sisters as a nationally recognized Bicycle Friendly Community. Ideas and input are wel- come. For more information call or text 541-639-5888. occupiers to face firearms charges PORTLAND (AP) — Defendants who will head to trial in connection to the armed occupation of a fed- eral wildlife refuge will face charges of conspiracy to impede federal officers and firearms possession in a fed- eral facility. The Oregonian/ OregonLive reports that a federal judge ruled in written orders filed Friday that the charges will stand, despite defense attorneys’ arguments that the allegations were unconstitutionally vague or broad, or that the federal government did not have jurisdiction over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The judge has not yet ruled if a third count of using and carrying a firearm in the course of a crime of violence will stand. The charges stem from a 41-day occupation of the ref- uge. The occupiers wanted the federal government to relinquish public lands to locals and free two Oregon ranchers imprisoned for set- ting fires. ~ CUSTOM TIPIS ~ pace? Extra S oom? Guest R io? Art Stud redbottomtipi.com 541-419-8740 Locally Owned Thank You, Drivers! Tim Draxler, Susan Waltosz and Debbie Hook for running the Sisters Rodeo Bus Shuttle! Every year, you have been there for us, whenever we need you. Tim and his crew have made the free shuttle a total success! Th ank you so much! Keith Sweeney & the Sisters Rodeo Association