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The New Blogged Word: May 2009
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The New Blogged Word. A not too serious look at (mostly) serious topics. Saturday, May 30, 2009. Retirement is all about transition - at least a successful one - from one speed to another. Usually that means from an all out, full speed ahead, with all the caffiene possible velocity, to one that is, well, not so much. Over the last few months, a number of long time friends and colleagues have been retiring and it has caused me to. If you are retired, how did you plan for your transition? 160;Did you hav...
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Sherry's Favorite Photos: November 2008
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Sunday, November 30, 2008. I just love the colors of Autumn. The leaves on this tree outside the high school turned a bright shade of vermilion that I couldn't resist getting a photo of. Saturday, November 29, 2008. The daisies are a nice bright spot in our garden for several months of the year. These yellow ones stay long after the daffodils and tulips have faded. Friday, November 28, 2008. I have several succulents, this one is my Thanksgiving Cactus. I just want to know HOW does it know the date?
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The Book Stand: March 2010
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Six Day Twilight Book and Movie Tour. Braving the elements and armed with only a sketchy map, a few POIs, Mandy (our GPS) and our wits, Stacey and I embarked on what would be the adventure to remember: a six day tour of all things. Day 1 – Arriving in Seattle. From Baltimore, we flew into Seattle, Washington. A quick side trip to the Space Needle. Nearing the Olympic Peninsula, we continued the nearly-four-hour drive to Forks, WA. The designated Cullen House. Only took abou...
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Musings on This Seattle Life: I made the most of a day trip to Portland
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Musings on This Seattle Life. Thursday, August 27, 2009. I made the most of a day trip to Portland. I've been making the three-hour trek to Portland for years. The reasons abound: Prom dress shopping, family functions, Trailblazer games, conventions, great food, rare books at Powell's. This time was family function/fun. Mom and I piled in her Highlander and hit the road. First stop: Country Cousin. Second stop: Multnomah Falls. There it is, within view of the parking lot. We passed three separate wed...
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the Vermont Street Project: 4/1/09 - 5/1/09
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A timber frame raising of one's own. Come if you can and you're near. Here's what I sent to a friend: ". Thanks for thinking about coming next Saturday. As timber frame raisings go, this one is modest. The. Home isn't large, and it is a hybrid between timber framing and a modified platform construction. We'll use a crane, and will probably start raising about 9:30. We'll stop for lunch somewhere. Around noon, and finish up soon thereafter. S There will be plenty. And Jeff Arvin, of the Cascade Joinery.
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Columbia Gorge Motel LLC
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Search the Sea: May 2009
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Sunday, May 31, 2009. Saturday, May 30, 2009. Oregon: Haystack Rock Birds. Unless the puffins are the same as those in Scotland (don't know, too lazy to look up), I saw all life birds on our last day in Oregon! Tufted Puffins ( here. Western gull ( here. Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Congratulations, Willamette '09! Labels: Family and Friends. Monday, May 25, 2009. I posted a little about The Grotto in Portland over at Desert Year; the final picture above was taken there as well. Sunday, May 24, 2009. The oth...
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Gorge Attractions
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Dealing with Holiday Stress. Qualities of Positive Parenting. Quick Steps to Conflict Resolution. Don’t Sweat the Big Stuff (Even When It Is). Curiosity An Essential Element. Fear is Not a Family Value. Seven Wonders of the World Out Your Back Door. Anti-Bullying Skills and Techniques for Children. Defeating the Homework Blues. Is Your Kid Out Of Control? Understanding Is Not Enough. Place A Classified Ad. Family Bridges of The Gorge. Big Brothers Big Sisters. Mt Hood National Forest. Daily 8:00am- 9:00p...