December 4th, 2019


With year's end drawing to a close it's looking like I will finish the year with only three surgeries! Recovery from my last surgery a few weeks ago is still in process but is going pretty good and that is such a relief in many ways; a relief in the form of the good news … Continue reading December 4th, 2019

November 18th, 2019


It's been a busy few weeks. Fall is definitely here, and with it comes the usual PNW climate for this time of year - grey, clouds and rain, the days getting shorter, and the much cooler weather. Quite a change that happened rather abruptly. I'm glad I will be able to get away soon to see … Continue reading November 18th, 2019

A Fundraiser


I met Jake in Montana when he came over a year or two ago to help move the kids. I only met him twice but he was a really nice guy and very friendly. Jake, a sheriff in Montana, was killed in a tragic accident while on duty a couple of weeks ago. A GoFundMe … Continue reading A Fundraiser

November 4th, 2019


Today we lost a long-time family pet. Kona had a great 16 or so years. Or, I should say, WE had a great 16 or so years being lucky enough to have her in our lives. She was always there and with her unconditional love she helped us get through some tough times in our … Continue reading November 4th, 2019

October 13th, 2019


I'm sitting here typing this while drinking a cup of organic Sumatra coffee. It is nice to be able to enjoy a delicious cup in the later part of the day as well as in the morning. Ahhh...the simple pleasures. I've been having only one cup in the morning the last few years, but I … Continue reading October 13th, 2019