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One of my favorite biking routes takes me to the country south of my home. It is a stunning ride and we see lots of the flora and fauna and usually a number of animals. We turn and change directions at the Centralia Steam Plant. We have legislation in our State House right now which [...]
Thu, February 10 2011 » Discoveries, Inspiration, On the Road » No Comments
Here is a clever idea and a wonderful way to educate more folks about changes they can make themselves to help the environment. There are still lots of people who observe Lent and practice by giving up something as a reminder. This could be habit changing? Please Join Us in a Lenten Fast . . [...]
Thu, February 3 2011 » Discoveries » No Comments
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” ~Albert Einstein Yesterday I did some reading and listening and found the contrasts fascinating but the outcome the same: we need to ask new questions/reality based questions. We need to ACT now. Here is what I was reading: Jacob on [...]
Thu, January 27 2011 » Discoveries » 5 Comments
Remember our other mountain tour: September Tour of Washington We have had a couple of meetings so far about our Spring/Summer 2011 Tour, which is very big and should last about 6 weeks and 2121 miles! We have had a couple of short and dry rides on Saturday mornings and it looks like 4 riders [...]
Thu, January 20 2011 » Discoveries » 1 Comment
It just does not seem like a vacation until I take out my paints and pictures from my biking trips and practice my art. Here is my 2010 Holiday Season Painting. This is the Cathlamet Slough and some seriously older houses across the bridge from an ancient Grange Hall or School. It is just before [...]
Thu, January 13 2011 » Discoveries » No Comments
We decided to make this year a fun adventure, so we took an afternoon off work and went to the indoor Go Cart Track. It was great fun and we highly recommend doing something different as a change of pace and an opportunity to lift the spirits and add to the conversation. Happy Holidays from [...]
Thu, December 16 2010 » Discoveries » No Comments
I have been attending the City Planning meetings and adding input to ideas and visions being set forth. I will be attending the second meeting about Downtown Futures and Planning not only because my office is downtown, but because I almost live downtown. I want a Green and Sustainable Future for my family and my [...]
Thu, December 9 2010 » Discoveries » 1 Comment
I want to give a bit of a shout out to my friend Chris Edgar’s work. I want to share it with you because we all need some nudges along the way to keep our thinking, writing and designs fresh and refreshing. This is a good work out. Sometimes going to work just feels like [...]
Thu, December 2 2010 » Discoveries » No Comments
Thanksgiving in the USA encourages one reflect on family, friends and sharing good food; gratitude for the bounty of the earth. This year I am finding a favorite childhood hymn wandering through my brain and stirring the memories of harvest s of my life. I thought I would pause today and share these words, written [...]
Thu, November 25 2010 » Discoveries » No Comments
By Patricia It is after the storm, and I have spent my entire morning cleaning storm drains. Yesterday and for the proceeding three days, I have been out in the wind and rain cleaning these same storm drains, because they are boiling, full of mud and leaves, flooding the streets, and dangerous. 5 huge fir [...]
Fri, November 19 2010 » Discoveries » No Comments
