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.

Five Years A Belle

Five years later, the Belle Brigade team is still walking to the coast.

Things to Smile About

Tying up loose ends before my trip includes letting you know what things look like around here.

Belle Brigade 2024

Somehow, despite it all, this is annually one of the funnest things I do all year.

Pumpkin regatta

The Giant Pumpkin Regatta began in Tualatin in 2004 and from what you will see in the photos, has become a very big deal.

Belle Brigade 2023

Whew! We did it. And I pulled it off as Captain.

D.C. Sculptures and the Middle of August

This post wraps up the stuff I wanted to talk about from Pedro’s work trip to D.C. that I didn’t fit in an earlier post.

Two Speed Walks

I made the loop around the Willamette in downtown Portland twice in two weeks.

Portland to Coast 2022

I love these purple people and the Portland to Coast.

Hunger Run 2022

I’m glad it’s in person again.