So fellow travelers, it is said the first shall be last. Truth at least for the initial post I wrote while in Portland a few weeks ago. It required me to recognize the depth of change and emotion I had not processed over the past year before I could put words to virtual paper. The main …
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Treasure Hunt : Cicada Awakening
So fellow travelers, I had one last post from our trip to Portland left to finish. It was actually one of the first posts I created. Initially I thought having only two photos to work with was what held the words back. My writing flows mainly from the images I have either in my head …
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Treasure Hunt Natural Wonders
So fellow travelers, Oregon has surprised me with its diversity of habitats and terrains. Within half a day’s drive from the quirky urban landscape of Portland we have explored wild and deserted stretches of the Pacific Coast dense forest covered hills snow capped (even in summer) mountains hidden waterfalls and on this year’s …
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Treasure Hunt : Looking for Lewis and Clark
So fellow travelers, I first met Lewis and Clark at PS 26 in Yonkers NY. Faded filmstrip images from third grade history lessons peaked my interest. Soon I was scouring the shelves of my local public library, reading everything I could find about their journey. The details of their expedition ignited a lifelong desire to …
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Zen Moment New Roads
So fellow travelers, I had to head up to the high school where I work this morning to update my computer password. The smooth, glistening surface of newly paved roadways with freshly painted lines in bright whites and yellows had me pull over to snap a shot. In order to access schedules for the coming …
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Zen Moment with Mount Adams
So fellow travelers, while meandering in nature I periodically encounter a spirit presence I call Buddha rocks. Something in the shape of these earth bound teachers catches my eye and as they hold my attention I sense a connection which defies explanation. Today while driving some backroads north of the Columbia River Gorge, I had …
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Treasure Hunt the Left Coast Trail
So fellow travelers, we have headed west for the coast. Hello Pacific Ocean, I’ve missed you We’re staying in a cosy little Air BnB called the Shell Cottage. It is walking distance from the Sunset Beach Trailhead of the Fort to Sea Lewis and Clark Trail. More on that adventure to follow. Meanwhile we have …
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Treasure Hunt in PDX
So fellow travelers, in the first few days of our Portland adventure we have discovered Hipster Breakfasts Sacred shrines Global markets Profound food pods Meteoric sunsets and the fun has just begun. Walk gently on the path my friends and may adventure find you ready.
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A Full Cup of Gratitude
So fellow travelers, after many welcome hugs and big dog kisses we have safely arrived in Portland. Blog post about our first days adventures to follow. For now a simple zen moment brewed with a hand crafted latte at an iconic local coffee shop The gift of caffeine A full cup of gratitude Good morning …
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Airport Jazzmen
So fellow travelers, I see so many passing through this busy airport tonight. I wish one and all safe and easy journeys. It’s been a long day that started at 5am trying to get airborne for our annual adventures in PDX. Having made it to Chicago O’Hara airport by switching airlines we grabbed a bite …