Tango Argentina Finally I managed to make it to the free Sunday Tango classes in Ashland. The first Sunday I made a mistake on the time. Last Sunday I was in Portland. This Sunday I made it and had a great time. The steps in this dance are simple, you can learn them in a [...] Read more »
Old Broken Bones and Bikram Yoga
This week began my second month of practicing Bikram yoga in Ashland, Oregon. So far I’m pleased with my results. It is obvious to me that I’ve let myself get into the worst physical shape of my life. Some days I believe it is a miracle that I can even walk. But the results are [...] Read more »
How to take a timed test
A close friend of mine has final exams in a couple of weeks and she’s really stressing out over the test. The material is very difficult. She’s been diligent about her studies, but is still stressing over the exam. She tells me that the practice tests have answers that pretty much jump out. Her worry [...] Read more »
Dropping in on an old friend
I’m always up for driving through and exploring new country. This past weekend I was heading up to Vancouver, Washington to visit my friend Tracy, and on the way up decided to drop in on an old riding buddy of mine. Last time I was up this way was on the Great Lost Summer Road [...] Read more »
Home Again and my Nephew on the Annapurna circuit
This weekend was so much fun. My visit with Tracy and Mark was excellent, and I got a good look at Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Somehow I’m going to have to learn how to plug in time for myself for blogging when I go on trips like this so that I can keep things [...] Read more »
On the road again…
I love being on the road. Almost any excuse to drive through new and unknown country seeking out Love, Happiness, and Adventure will suffice. This time a long time friend that I haven’t seen in forever has invited me to come up to Vancouver for a visit. Read more »
The Presidential Primary and Politics in General.
Is politics really as exciting as the media would like us to believe? If so, shouldn’t politicians always have that RockStar aura around them where ever they go? Shouldn’t there be thousands of fans mobbing their limos, their hotels, their meetings? For all the fuss that they make, will Obama, McCain, or Clinton really be [...] Read more »
Winter clutches desperately to maintain dominance over Spring
Even as the pear blossoms begin to bloom throughout the Rogue Valley winter hangs on bringing new snowfall in the middle of April. This is fascinating to me having never lived in snow country before. It’s interesting to watch the changes in the weather here as springtime moves in. The other day people were sunbathing [...] Read more »
Matt Welty
A year ago, on April 15th 2007, my friend Matt Welty passed away after a night out with his girlfriend. From all accounts the night was a good time shared with close friends without any indications of what the next day would bring. Matt was an amazing man. He was friendly to everyone that he [...] Read more »
Lithia Park in Ashland, Oregon
One of Ashland’s most attractive features is the little park that runs along Ashland creek. As a newcomer to Ashland I find this to be one of the most enjoyable and accessible parks of anywhere that I’ve lived. And I’ve lived in a lot of places. The entrance to the park is just at the [...] Read more »