Glacier

I spent a week visiting Glacier National Peace Park, which extends northward from Montana up into the Canadian province of Alberta. The area received a record snowfall this past season, and the creeks, streams and rivers were high and fast. Snowpack was still melting on many of the trails, and spring just seemed to be arriving, in early June. Here are just a few of my photos from the trip. Lots more available here. Wild animal sightings were prevalent... Read More

Highest Peaks in Oregon

Growing up in Michigan, the highest peak didn’t even grace 2,000 feet. Beautiful as they were, the hills didn’t inspire the same awe as having Mount Hood on your horizon.  Now that I’ve lived in Oregon for many years, I’ve grown accustomed, and even expectant of having snowcapped mountains to gaze at, even on a sunny July day. Pretty fantastic indeed.  Read More

nice evening

Good things brewing. For sure. Enough to make me grin. But I’m keeping them a bit close to the chest for now. Working in the Pearl is presenting lots of interesting opportunities. I’m feeling like I’m getting to know this town in an even deeper way, and realized tonight I know this town better than anywhere I’ve ever lived. Wow, it’s late. Night!  Read More

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