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”
Category Archives: Adventures big and small
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 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”
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”
The nights
As corny and emo as it sounds, I love the night. While there are great practical arguments such as decreased traffic, cooler temperatures, and better entertainment options those haven’t really mattered that much to me or my preferences. Those things are great, however the visceral horrors of the night and contrasts between day and nightContinue reading “The nights”
Hit List, Redux
Back in November I posted a list of things I wanted to do this year as life started to inch toward normal. We’re getting there–albeit slower than I want–and I wanted to revisit my list and review what I’ve got done, what I still want to do, and the new stuff. Things I’ve doneSurvive theContinue reading “Hit List, Redux”
The hit list
In what is likely another fit of eternal optimism, I am planning for a few things I want to do in 2021. There are many ways to describe the things I want to do the day when we no longer have to lock down, shelter in place, mask up, stay 6 feet apart, and dealContinue reading “The hit list”
Somewhere in the smog
I’ve been jonesing to get eyes (or boots) on the remnants of the old Fairview Training Center in Salem, OR for years, after a former partner showed me some photos she’d done there a while back. Sadly, after a trip there one summer day, and then some more research I learned that it was nearContinue reading “Somewhere in the smog”
Fairview, maybe?
Thanks to a mild corporate mishap (or mischief), I had a free rental car this weekend. I blasted off to my favorite cigar bar in SE Portland Friday evening, did some people watching, stuffed a tasty burger down my neck, burned a nice 10 year old cigar, and plotted evil. The next morning, I wokeContinue reading “Fairview, maybe?”
Why no new blog posts?
Easy. I’ve been working my ass off. I have not really had the time or interest level needed to do so; I SHOULD write regularly, but that’s just not the reality of life right now.
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