I have never learned how to parallel park. Sad story I know. But it’s true. I am sure if I practiced I would figure it out, but it is rather hard to teach an old dog new tricks. And why bother? If I come to a place where I need to parallel park I just … Continue reading
Hello Everyone! I have been absent for sometime, a long time actually. Life has a way of making changes and shifts in routines that can be both good and bad. But that is life and I enjoy change. Lately I have had time to pick up my paintbrush and create some art. It has been … Continue reading
One of the furthest north surfing spots on the coast of California is at Clifford Kamph Memorial Park. Located in Del Norte County, it is also one of the first spots for Oregon surfers to catch a wave in California. The locals call it, “Toilets”. Not sure how they came up with that nickname and … Continue reading
This year it has been a bit difficult to enter into the Christmas mood. It isn’t because I haven’t tried. The day after Thanksgiving we went out on our annual Tree Hunt with Daniel and family. It was a great time and only took 30 minutes to find the perfect tree! Compared to past Christmas’ … Continue reading
I’m tired of being cold. There is a certain topic Alan and I talk about from time to time, usually when I’m shivering, “Eskimos“. During the dialogue about these enduring human beings I always make the statement, “If we were Eskimos I would become nomadic and leave my igloo straight away in search of the … Continue reading
“If you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes.” That’s a saying Oregonians tote around in their back pockets to throw at unsuspecting complainers spouting random whines about the clime here in “God’s Country”. And it is terribly true. The weather can change in the blink of an eye. From cool, gray mist, huddling under … Continue reading
When I purchased my first smart phone about a year and a half ago, another customer standing at the kiosk in Costco started telling me about this fun app that I could download on my new phone that would make me feel like a pirate searching for trinket treasures. I was over whelmed at the … Continue reading
Dear Kettle Corn Vendor LLC, Co., et al, Hello! You may not know me but rest assured I am well versed in small business operations and I am here to share with you free, confidential information that will undoubtedly increase your sales, at least, a bajillion-fold. Let’s get down to business shall we? First we … Continue reading
Aliesha has District Tournaments next week. Hurray! As I reported before, High School teams are not allowed to use golf carts or even wheeled golf bag carriers. They are required to lug their bags on their backs like neanderthals. It is a bad situation for her because her back has really been bothering her, to … Continue reading
To really understand my title you must have some background on the area where I live now. Cave Junction, Oregon is a very small burg that boasts a population of about 2000 people. I’m not sure because we don’t have one of those informational signs when you enter the “city limits” that tells you the … Continue reading
One of the reasons I love to travel is to experience different cultures. Believe it or not…not everyone lives the Western mentality. And not everyone eats at McDonald’s. Well…almost not everyone. Not every 7-11 store gets their deliveries by a semi truck, unloading cardboard boxes onto the shelves. Some receive their stock via a tuk-tuk … Continue reading
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