Wildfire

Wildfires are burning, burning, across the northern hemisphere.

Gorge before the heat and smoke

The final day we spent with our Texas visitors was in the Columbia River Gorge.

My First Dambo Troll

I have lived next to a Thomas Dambo troll ever since we moved to Tigard, Oregon, and I finally went to meet him.

Sailboat Cruise

Greg was eager to take a sailboat cruise, and generous enough to pay the way for all of us.

Showing off Portland

When friends come to town, I often use it as an excuse to visit all the touristy stuff that Portland has to offer.

June news

Here’s a catch-up on some of the things happening with us and our family last month.

May Pacific

A spring day on the Oregon Coast is filled with astonishing sights.

Oregon Coast Camping

I am grateful to have the chance to camp with my kiddo every year.

Crystal’s Rhododendrons

There are my own rhododendrons, but also a public rhododendron garden with my name on it. What’s not to love about that?

Willamette Valley Oregon Temple

I spent at least ten years a Mormon, from approximately ages 7 to 17. I tried my very best to be a devout disciple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or LDS for short. I was baptized Mormon when I was 8.