posts from category: Skinny house

Dragon Boat Races and other Delights

It’s Saturday.  Overcast.  Warmish.  And I feel like blogging. With fear and trepidation in his heart, Rayman agreed to take mass transit into downtown Portland to see the Dragon Boat Races today.  We have never done that before.  Our virgin … Keep Reading…

A Dish to Die For

Perhaps it is time for me to wax poetic.  No funny stuff…just heartfelt feeling expressed in dramatic and artistic form for my dear readers. As the Rayman is engaged (actively) with the dishes, I find my hands free so I’m … Keep Reading…

Running Around

Fuzzy picture.  Sorry. The week started off on the 4th.  July 4th…the night of fireworks and the day at the cabin at the base of Mt. Hood.  It was so fun with family and doggies.  And music and impromptu dancing … Keep Reading…

Golf May Be a Metaphor for Life

As I lay awake in the early morning hours this a.m., I took to serious thought about my golf game.  This is because yesterday afternoon, we played golf with number one son…nine whole holes laid out before us as sun … Keep Reading…

Finding the Funny

After plunking out $250 for the Central Coast Writer’s Conference, I may be concluding that writing a book may just be too much work.  Being allergic to work is one of my ticks.  So…I am rethinking this idea. So many … Keep Reading…

Writing the SHIP

Today I purchased something I never knew I needed until I signed up for The Writer’s Conference that will be presented this year, not in person, but on Zoom.  The organizers said I really needed a selfie light and I … Keep Reading…