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Our Week in Portland-Part V

We were fortunate enough to visit the Japanese Gardens in Washington Park. There are actually seven types of gardens to explore, all more beautiful than the last. I loved all the gardens. It’s not that we don’t have them in … Continue reading

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Our Week in Portland, Part III

A trip to Portland wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Rose Garden. It was heavenly and as the sun rose, the scent was amazing. Of course, not everything was a rose. Until next time!

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Our Week in Portland, Part II

We managed to do the Portland Underground tour. It was a walking tour of some of downtown’s history before going underground to the tunnels where ‘shanghaied’  or crimped men were turned into sailors. The king of crimping in Portland even crimped … Continue reading

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Our Week in Portland

We were lucky enough to visit our oldest daughter in Portland. I had been to Oregon before but not to Portland, so the hubbinator and I decided to stay downtown and explore. We toured the Oregon Historical Museum and spent … Continue reading

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I don’t have a problem

I went to the land of tea. Okay, it was Portland, but the folks there love tea as much as they love their coffee. And I love tea. So, it was nice to find tea in almost all the gift … Continue reading

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Relaxing to Death

Right now I am on vacation, and it is weird not having the normal routine stuff to do. Since we are not at home, there are no chores, no honey-do list, not even meals to prepare. It is very weird. … Continue reading

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But wait there’s more

In an effort to help me promote my books, the hubbinator is taking an online course in marketing. He was happily working his way through the modules and wondering why it always took me so long to finish the course. … Continue reading

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Burns Pretty

My uncle tells the story about 2 1965 corvettes he once owned. They were his pride and joy. Then one day they caught fire. He never said why but when the firemen showed up to put them out, one remarked, … Continue reading

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A Day Off

Yep, I took today off. Why? Cuz it’s my birthday. ‘Nuf said. Until next time.

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A Little Brave

We have 3 cats that are a mixture of cat and chicken. You know what I mean. The cats creep over, settle down, then any movement or sound startles them and they take off running. Gus-Gus is constantly on the … Continue reading

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