Monthly Archives: June 2000

As we headed out of the ‘big city’ a gentle rain started. There is something about the combination of rivulets of water on the windshield and the rhythmic whoosh of the windshield wipers that renders me drowsy in about 5 … Continue reading →

We usually cook outdoors on a charcoal grill but today we bought a gas grill. That was inspired by a wonderful cookbook called “The Happy Camper’s Cookbook” by Marilyn Abraham and Sandy MacGregor. I’ve been to a cooking class they … Continue reading →

It was so pretty we decided to take a leisurely drive to the coast. Fog is an interesting thing to watch. It was clear blue until we reached Cape Meares. We walked down to the Meares Lighthouse and while the … Continue reading →

Rick came across a notice for a woodcarving show to be held in Portland and sure enough…we found it! It was being held in the Forestry Building at Washington Park. A small show but it had some very good carvers … Continue reading →

A beautiful clear blue day! We visited the Japanese Garden in Portland many years ago and we decided to visit again today. It’s acclaimed as the most authentic Japanese garden in the United States. I can well believe it. There … Continue reading →