Ceilings of the Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums hold objects, of course, but they are themselves works of art.

OYL July 16

When Rebecca and I went to Lyle last time, there was a group of circling eagles, and one of the Yakama said it was good medicine.

OYL June 24

It feels like the story of our country has switched from COVID to racism.

OYL May 21

Manja had a birthday celebration, which became my first pandemic online party.

OYL April 14

I’m noticing small things but I’m sure I’m going to forget it all when it’s over.

OYL May 3

Looking back at my COVID journal, one year later. April 27, 2020. “Cowlitz county 39 cases, 0 deaths. Columbia remains at 14, 0 deaths.” By this time last year I had pegged the links to these websites on my browser, so they were only a click away. I used the statistics of cases and deaths […]

Nearly Enough Waterfalls

The Trail of Ten Falls has more waterfalls per square mile than any trail I think I’ve ever been on.