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Old McDonald’s Farm making a Difference
A couple of weeks ago, I got a phone call from the Old McDonalds Farm in Corbett, Oregon. I had won not one, but two prizes in a raffle benefiting this fabulous organization. Homesteaded first in 1919, this 68 acre raspberry farm in the Columbia […]
Zunday Zen … I’m captivated!
Gentle breeze lifts, spins This crown above the soft sand. I’m captivated!
Neighborhood Noises …
A quiet, peaceful pocket in this town, Small bungalows line narrow streets Each and every house here looks unique A neighborhood walk here is a treat! An early morning stroll around the block Past the community garden, then left on Denton Behind a fence a dog
Quack, Quack! I’m the other Cold Duck
Quack, quack, quack, Said this very Cold Duck, Now please, have a taste before Saying yuck to this unfamiliar other Cold Duck. One part Mosel wine, one part from the Rhine o n e p a r t Cham pagne. Enjoy your Cold Duck! Quack,quack, quack!
The Human Positioning System or “Who needs a map?”
Without a map landmarks along this road remind me each summer of what lies ahead around the bend on the other side of the valley over mountain passes each stop familiar the sights and the sounds and the smells: Evergreen forests gnarly oaks in meadows scent of eucalyptus in […]
No “Squidding around” here!
Propelling swiftly through the sea, its body, in perfect symmetry. Kind of funny looking all around, a highly intelligent creature among the sea-bound. Its three hearts help it live and survive in the treacherous sea, where this super-strong swimmer can often be impossible to see! The skin of the squid, its head, […]
Zunday Zen … Please! Stop and smell the Roses
Take time to smell the roses! It’s so easy to forget. Sometimes, chores should wait! Busy, busy, busy. “I can relax tomorrow!” All too often tomorrow never comes! Nothing should be more important then to make a little time for yourself! A moment in your day where you […]
Zunday Zen … Tidepools
Waves rolling in Gulls circling overhead Tidepools exposed A giant ochre sea
Fabulous Fermentation Festival in Portlandia …
Last Sunday I attended the Oregon Fermentation Festival. It was held at Kruger’s Farm on Sauvie Island, just north of Portland. Approximately the size of Manhattan, it is one of the largest river islands in the U.S., with lots of open space, parks, farms, natural areas for migrating […]
Lying in wait …
Camouflaged Ready to strike Anticipating Praying Waiting
Almost missed it … The Quilcene Community Garden
Last week, we took a quick trip up to the Olympic Peninsula. This was my first visit the area, and one of my favorite sights along the way was this Community Garden in the small town of Quilcene, Washington. Just as I noticed it out […]
Tasty Tuesday … Tackling a Ton of Tomatoes
This has been one of the best ever summers for tomatoes! At least in my garden! Since we had been busy getting ready for a trip earlier this year, all my tomato plants came from a store. In addition, our departure was a bit before […]
A Murder of Crows and Mad King Ludwig …
Mad King Ludwig’s castle shrouded in mist the sky ominous, gloomy the sun invisible heavy grey clouds hug the mountains raindrops pelt this fairytale castle. The secrets, the questions, the rumors, the mysterious death, the demise, of King Ludwig intriguing to this day. Did he really and truly descend […]
It’s (almost) always sunny in Palm Springs
Our first winter escape to Palm Springs happened to coincide with the town’s International Film Festival. What a pleasant surprise! We love a little winter sunshine, which, when unknowingly combined with the film festival, turned out to be a lot of fun. We also enjoy movies, […]
Tasty Tuesday … Banana Pecan Chocolate Chip Muffins
Light, airy and just the perfect combination of banana, pecans and chocolate chips. Of the numerous banana bread/muffin recipes I have, this one is probably my very favorite. I came across the recipe years ago in a small cookbook titled “Muffins A to Z” by Marie […]
in cahoots with muddy boots 