Rumble Rumble

Today was the first day I have heard thunder in a long time.  Probably the first time since I got to Oregon.

So a police man comes to my door…

Yeah, fun times.  Saturday morning I was out on the porch reading (man, I love saying that).  I look up every now and see lots of people coming and going.  There is a cafe three houses down so there are a lot of people visiting there.  I notice someone park in front of me and then a few minutes later I see them get in the car to go.  Then I hear a crunch. Continue reading So a police man comes to my door…

Pretty scary

Came across an article about a province in China sterilizing their population as part of a “crackdown on violations of the country’s controversial one-child policy.”

A 20-day campaign was begun on 7 April to sterilize 9,559 adults in Puning county, which with a population of 2.24 million is the most populous area [...]

I knew this day would come

Tony just bought a house and will no longer be needing the services of my house.  I am very happy for him.  I mean, come on, who would have ever thought that he would be certified as an EMT, Paramedic and is now an instructor, let alone being able to buy a house.

Unfortunately, [...]

Go SUNS!

Tonight the Phoenix Suns are playing the Portland Trailblazers in the first round of the playoffs.  The Rose Garden Arena will be open for people to come in and watch the game on the big screens and I think Mary Rose and Carlos are going to that.  I am going to Jen’s house to [...]

First week

We have been in the house for a week now and so far it is soooooooooooooo much better than our last place.  For one, it is nice not having to worry about sharing a wall with neighbors.  It is so nice to sit out on the porch and read.  I get distracted with all [...]

3rd

We moved this weekend and it went pretty well. We got the keys Friday night and did one trip with clothes and other small things. I actually got 95% of all my stuff in that first move – not counting the bed. Saturday, we got a 10′ truck, which was not too bad to [...]

Pale Blue Dot

I came across this video this morning and thought it was worthwhile to re-post it. The transcripts are below the video. Continue reading Pale Blue Dot

One trip down

We got the keys to the house tonight and did a quick trip with out clothes and a few other odds and ends.  Tomorrow we get the moving truck and pack up all the big stuff.

The end is near and it feels so good!

Silver Falls, take two

A couple of weeks ago Steve and I made it back to Silver Falls. We went there on his birthday but got there late in the afternoon so we had little time to venture. This time we left early and brought two of his VISTA co-workers along with us – Sharon and Heather. It was a great day for a hike and we all had a good time.

Continue reading Silver Falls, take two

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