Ever so much more than a hike

So often mishaps along the way turn into side stories and discoveries I would have never anticipated.

Newsy summer so far

It’s summer time and I have had a lot going on!

Rearview mirror

My heart is broken and I’ve been in too much pain to interact.

We Are Portland Proud!

My Tara was in the parade for the first time this year!

Tears and a Serpent

That is some kind of powerful force of will. It’s the kind of pride that takes ultimate courage.

Who Doesn’t Love Cherries?

Turns out this bandit-faced critter knew exactly what she was up to.

Forcing Shinseki to resign is a cop out

There should have been an outpouring of support to the hospitals, asking them “What can we do for you? How can we help?”

Superstitions of Hiking in Taiwan – Spooky Talk~

Originally posted on FootTracker:
Mountains just beyond the city in Taiwan Some people like to travel to visit urban jungles and watch other human beings, some likes to go hiking and explore natures of other countries. If you are interested in hiking the mountains of Taiwan, it won’t hurt to hear some of the locals’…

Rainy Mother’s Day

Camping has turned out to be an annual Mother’s Day plan for us, which suits me well.

Central Oregon weekend

Arno and I had the idea to leave Friday after work and drive wherever our fancy took us.