Its been a mere 60 years since my parents were married & it was time to have a party! Since that blessed union happened, there have been 4 children, 9…
The second weekend of July is a quilter’s dream world in Sisters, Oregon & many a quilter heads to central Oregon every year at this time Not only is it…
Our family had reason to celebrate as my nephew Zeke found the love of his life & we were there to celebrate this new couple Zeke & Paige were married…
Our family sometimes will give “mystery trips” for birthday gifts & this year for my birthday I was the recipient of one such mystery trip My brother Jon wouldn’t tell…
She did it! Another member of our family to climb through the rigors of academia Many years ago (!), I attended this same institution for a couple of years It…
It was a surprise! Our Mom-Grandma-Wife had a special day to celebrate! We had all gathered the day before to celebrate a wedding but thought we needed to celebrate again Even…
Its the first of March & most of us in the Pacific Northwest have had our fill of winter at this point As we long for some warmer weather &…
Winters can be dark & gray in the Pacific Northwest (especially this year!) So its good to try to expose yourself to the bright & colorful A few weeks ago,…
Most of us in the Pacific Northwest this weekend are sitting out what the weather forecasters are calling “Snowmeggedon” So as I gaze out my snowy window, its hopeful to remember…
Nestled on the western edge of Vancouver Island, Pacific Rim National Park rises majestically above the sea Mountains kiss surf & the beauty of the area amazes even the most reluctant…
