Revenge is a dish best served cold. — origins mid-1800s, or Klingon proverb, take your pick
Patience (Tarot of Michelle)
The bulky blessing of leftover mobility aids
When an injury happens, I want support NOW. That's worth the cost of storage. Image courtesy Google image search, Creative Commons licensing That shower bench was a pain in the butt (pun intended). I had to move it every time I got into Mom's storage unit. The suction cup feet stuck to the smooth concrete... Continue Reading →
An odd visit to the Sticklin Greenwood Memorial Park
This unusual cemetery with shallow concrete graves is one place you can literally have "one foot in the grave."
Visiting the Bethel Cemetery in Bethel OR
This unassuming rural cemetery deserves a closer look. I found several things of interest!
Finding the Mosier Pioneer Cemetery
This charming, community-maintained cemetery is nestled in an oak grove along a popular hiking path.
I saved my mother’s life with a Dutch Bros. coffee cup
I know what the Holy Grail looks like. It's a freaking blue and white Dutch Bros. coffee cup.
Visiting the “Paceful” Hill Cemetery
The Peaceful Hill Cemetery is full of paces and many interesting memorials.
Finding the Whealdon Family Cemetery
I noticed a tiny pioneer cemetery on Google Maps for the first time and decided to find it.
Yellow bear goes for a walk
My mother's changing relationship with her physical objects has been thought-provoking.
Revisiting the Oak Point Cemetery
Unexpected changes near a rural cemetery completely change the character of a tranquil space.
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