With the old year out, the new year in, why not plan a road trip on a set of Goodyears? What else sounds better than Goodyear? A new year deserves a slice of goodness to balance what comes next. But that’s still to come.
KOLOA SURPRISES KEEP HAPPENING? YES THEY DO
Koloa surprises are different than the usual Hawaiian happiness? As if Kauai island needs more to keep it interesting. No snakes, gators, or bugs are all a welcome surprise. But there’s more.
COLLEGE DANCE IN HIGH SCHOOL, 1972
A college dance had a special allure to high school kids. We were high school homers in 1972; the college was Southwestern Oregon Community College, or: SWOCC. The campus was in Coos Bay, Oregon, a city of mystery and sawdust. I’d never been to a college dance, but I was a high school junior and […]
OREGON WEED: STATE REVIEW
Oregon weed is sold legally throughout the state. Does that sound right to baby boomers? A comfort? Yes, weed is legally sold in Oregon, with a load of stores in Portland, Oregon.
LEAVING PORTLAND IN 1974
Leaving Portland in 1974 was quite memorable. Memorable departures usually have a location in mind. I was headed to Fort Ord, California and the All-Volunteer Army on September 6, 1974. What was I thinking?
LIVING TOGETHER, DYING TOGETHER, RIDING THE WAVE
Living together doesn’t always mean living under the same roof. The same goes for dying together. When we lose someone close, we lose a little bit of ourselves. But we never lose the shared memories. This is one of them:
OREGON COAST LIFE LESSON REVIEW
Does the Oregon coast offer a different experience than other coastlines? That’s the question. The big answer is, “The Oregon coast will kill you as dead as any other coast.” So stay out of the water? Come on, it’s the beach.
ADD LOVE TO A BLUE BIRD-SEAGULL DAY
Try and add love to every day, but it’s easier after a stormy night Does a clear sky clear the mind? It might, it might not, but at least it’s better than standing around in the cold, the wet, and the wind. Add a clear beach to a clear day for perfection. But not too […]