Travels with The Rayman

We are currently headed to Portland to embark on a new phase in our lives. How we got to this point in time is worth a story or two. So, let me expound on that.  Just sit down now and … Keep Reading…

As most of my readers are aware, we are moving to Portland, Oregon in January.The house is in escrow and ever since that event a few days ago, the ghosts are wreaking havoc. In one night, two light bulbs blew. … Keep Reading…

Do you wonder what lurks in the crevices of your garage?  or attic?  or basement?  CA doesn’t do basements too much but I had the good fortune of having grandparents that had a basement. It was dank, dark, foreboding. And … Keep Reading…

  http://amtrak.com   Click on this link for train info.   Today is our rendezvous with a train.  We are scheduled for a 4:45 p.m. departure.  It is now 6: 00 p.m. and there is no train. Where is that … Keep Reading…

It’s memorial day so I’m taking out time to remember all who served this country and wondering if those who died in war would be happy with things as they now are.   Here’s a picture of my dad.  He … Keep Reading…

We made it!!  We are in the land of Portlandia after a three day drive to the Pacific Northwest. This year, we took the direct route, partially to our chagrin.  This is said because we opted to take 101 to … Keep Reading…