Firstly: Thanks to my friends for all of your input on the driving songs. It was fun building a list from your suggestions, plus a few of my favorites. It’s in no way conclusive; that’s the fun thing about playlists. I’m sure the second I post this I’ll think of another hundred songs to go [...]

All right, friends – help me out! I’ve had a few conversations lately about how great certain songs sound in the car, how they can match the driving mood.  Which doesn’t mean every driving song is for leadfoots. – Some driving songs are thoughtful and mellow (reflective ride) – Some are fun and upbeat vacation [...]

Food is art. You have to have fun with food. Make it beautiful. Make it a memory. I was looking through some summer 2009 food pics that brought back some great memories; thought I’d share them. 1. Crawdads in Buttah: Had a great time this summer camping with friends down on the Deschutes. After tubing, we [...]

Ramirez Mexican Store & Tortilla Factory is a rockin’ spot.  I will be at my office working away, and I’ll hear the siren song of carne asada, calling me, wooing me.  I’m like Odysseus, tied to the mast of my office chair, working to free myself.  If I do, I only face the fate of so many sailors, [...]

1. Great weather. 2. Baseball season. 3. Iced Coffee. Sorry, but when you live in the Pacific NW, the blogging goes down when the sun comes up!  I’m sure there’s a web tracker to prove that. I have been having a blast watching Aiden play baseball (.609 batting ave!), drinking lots of iced coffee, and [...]

When you live by a nice golf course, you know the possibility of watching a favorite celebrity golfer in an invitational or fundraising event.  You also know the dangers of wild balls landing in your yard, even bouncing off your head while you mow that HOA measured lawn. You expect those things; but you probably don’t expect both to [...]

Not to be confused with the April Ninja, who makes fools of April Tricksters by executing deadly ninja moves on April 1st.  This post is about Ninja April. Which is different. How is it different, you ask?  Well, I am referring to the month itself, and the stealthy way it snuck up on me.  I’m writing this on [...]

Saw this online, couldn’t resist.  In a rush to give everything to our kids (usually at 8.9% interest!), are we missing what they need most?