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All posts for the year 2017
The Wrong Donations – Some Tough Words on Disaster Relief
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on September 2, 2017
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Mountain Spells
So fellow travelers, we have spent three days discovering the majestic power of the mountains in Rainier and Olympic National Parks in Washington. Mount Rainier (above) and Mount Olympus (below) They are spellbinding. Yesterday at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, Favorite Older Daughter and I hiked a trail leading to a lookout point. It […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 27, 2017
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Afternoon Tea with Roses
So fellow travelers, this visit to Portland has a more relaxed pace. Taking time to simply enjoy being here as if this is where we already reside gives me a different perspective of this quirky city. Portland is definitely exhibiting the aches and pains of a city which has grown far too quickly in the […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 24, 2017
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Solar Eclipse 2017
So fellow travelers, when I realized the 2017 total solar eclipse would pass through Oregon I began to make plans to schedule our annual visit to Portland around the August 21st event. Lunar map by National Geographic© After all, I am that kid who wanted a telescope and a wall map of the Moon not […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 22, 2017
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Market Magic
So fellow travelers, this Portland trip is focused on savoring my favorite elements of this quirky city. Foraging in vintage shops which abound in treasures and Goodwill stores which offer bargains on items we forgot to pack, like a fleece jacket to stave off cooler coastal temps. Gastronomic delights dreamed of for the past year, […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 20, 2017
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Zen Moment Sunset in Astoria
So fellow travelers, this moment from an evening post dinner walk in Astoria. Sunset boardwalk stroll Cherished moments together Gifts of time and love Walk gently on the path my friends and may adventure find you ready.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 20, 2017
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It’s a Dogs Life
So fellow travelers, I am finally back in Portland Oregon, resting comfortably at the residence of Favorite Older Daughter and Favored Son-in-law. It feels like we never left. And it feels like an eon has passed. Time is strange like that. Caught this moment with the kids two rescue dogs, Zeus and Coffee. They go […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 17, 2017
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All the Beautiful People
From creative friend and fellow blogger Denise Gainey. Moving words full of compassion, grace and acceptance, all of which we need to raise up even more in these troubled times
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 16, 2017
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Spirit of 60 Road Trip: Conclusions
So fellow travelers, I can think of no better way to end a road trip than a day of visits with friends. My trip concluded with two days of such joys and I headed homeward filled with gratitude and a haiku in my heart Hugs lunch and laughter Tales of music grandkids dogs Blessings of […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 15, 2017
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Spirit of 60 Road Trip Part Ten: Drawing the Hat of Buddha
So fellow travelers, after gathering my koans* from the sages along the walkway, I approached the main temple and saw a path which lead through a small garden of wild flowers. Perched on a large rock at one end sat a fat round statue I recognized as the Buddha of prosperity, health and happiness. (He’s […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 14, 2017
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