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The cookie tin

Slowly killing off parts of a day traipsing through a thrift or antique store has become something I’ve become rather fond of the last few years. It’s easily one of the most “normal” hobbies I enjoy, and usually doesn’t need any kind of warning label or detailed explanation (looking at you, ham radio). Sheer economics startedContinue reading “The cookie tin”

Walker’s

It is nearly impossible to describe the fond memories of my youth on the west side of Idaho Falls that this simple photograph conjured up when posted in a Facebook group the other night. I can remember so many miles spent on bicycles zooming down there after a morning spent doing household chores or mowingContinue reading “Walker’s”

Music and Memories, Pt 6

Hey sports fans, if you are just joining us, this post is the sixth part of a series that began here. This series is nearly complete, but I haven’t found the energy to finish it just yet. We now return to the program in progress.—– “Long cool woman (in a black dress)” by The HolliesOneContinue reading “Music and Memories, Pt 6”

Music and Memories, Pt 5

Hey sports fans, if you are just joining us, this post is the fifth part of a series that began here. This series is nearly complete, but I haven’t found the energy to finish it just yet. We now return to the program in progress.—– “Horse with no name” by AmericaAfter some intense memories, this oneContinue reading “Music and Memories, Pt 5”

Music and Memories, Pt 4

Hey sports fans, if you are just joining us, this post is the fourth part of a series that began here. This series is nearly complete, but I haven’t found the energy to finish it just yet. We now return to the program in progress.—– “Our House”, by MadnessI can’t remember the first time IContinue reading “Music and Memories, Pt 4”

Music and Memories, Pt 3

Hey sports fans, if you are just joining us, this post is the third part of a series that began here. This series is nearly complete, but I haven’t found the energy to finish it just yet. We now return to the program in progress.—–“Cats in the cradle” by Harry ChapinOnce upon a time, 30Continue reading “Music and Memories, Pt 3”

Music and Memories, Pt 2

Hey sports fans, if you are just joining us, this post is the second part of a series that began here. This series is nearly complete, but I haven’t found the energy to finish it just yet. We now return to the program in progress.—– “Families can be together Forever” by Ruth M GardenerUnburdened byContinue reading “Music and Memories, Pt 2”

Music and Memories

There are a litany of stories and numerous studies that detail how and why music ignites memory and fires the physical pathways in the brain responsible for that memory. There are an equal number of stories, studies, and publications about the benefits of music in a therapeutic context; This is especially true when looking atContinue reading “Music and Memories”

Roses in the sand

I went to a Portland burner thing one night, a while ago. I had my lammies in my ranger bag and someone noted the plastic and cloth rose on them, and asked what that was about. Not wanting to tell the story at the moment, I said “it’s a long story” and went about theContinue reading “Roses in the sand”

Sharing is caring

Invariably I get some flavor of the same question: “Can you tell me some good spots to explore”? Mostly, these questions are innocent, routine asks from a curious passerby. Sometimes they’re blatantly lazy (at best) or pretty sketchy (at worst) asks like “Can you give me some addresses of places you have explored”? They usuallyContinue reading “Sharing is caring”