Author Archives: bjeppson

Louise Bourgeois

Posted on September 13, 2010 by bjeppson

I just learned this past weekend that one of my favorite artists, Louise Bourgeois, passed away over three months ago at the age of 98. Bourgeois’ son Jean-Louis, an architect and architectural historian, introduced me to her art when I … Continue reading →

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September 11

Posted on September 11, 2010 by bjeppson

“In the part of this universe that we know, there is great injustice, and often the good suffer, and often the wicked prosper, and one hardly knows which of those is the more annoying.” — Bertrand Russell

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Timberline Lodge

Posted on September 7, 2010 by bjeppson

We visited Timberline Lodge over the Labor Day weekend. A prime example of Works Progress Administration (WPA) industriousness, it sits at the timber line (hence its name) half-way up Mt. Hood. It is the farthest up the mountain one can … Continue reading →

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Trevor Southey

Posted on September 2, 2010 by bjeppson

I first discovered the figurative work of Trevor Southey through his startlingly warm illustrations for Carol Lynn Pearson‘s poetry books many years ago. I was immediately taken in by their beauty and superb craftsmanship (something woefully lacking in so much … Continue reading →

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Another Anniversary

Posted on August 29, 2010 by bjeppson

Friday we celebrated the sixth anniversary of our Canadian wedding. (In 2004, Toronto was the closest place to get married legally. Only two provinces in Canada allowed it and Massachusetts required residency.) At that time we had been together nearly … Continue reading →

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Decorating the Garage

Posted on August 27, 2010 by bjeppson

One of the many benefits of having grandkids visit for several days is that we had extra help decorating a wall inside the garage. It was a great group project for Wednesday evening. We now have something special to remember … Continue reading →

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Ground Zero Tolerance

Posted on August 22, 2010 by bjeppson

I have listened to many, many arguments about whether an Islamic group should be allowed to build on a site they already own and have used as a school for over two years. The fact that the site is in … Continue reading →

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Boycott Target?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by bjeppson

Unless you have been in a coma recently, you probably know that retail company Target just gave over $150,000 to buy ads supporting ultra-conservative Republican candidate Tom Emmer in his run for governor in Minnesota. Emmer has some weird views; … Continue reading →

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Compare the Tax Cuts

Posted on August 18, 2010 by bjeppson

There are currently up for debate two opposing plans to cut federal income taxes. The GOP-backed plan to extend the Bush tax cuts of a decade ago, which are set to expire. A new Democrat-backed Obama-proposed tax cut. A Washington … Continue reading →

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Tree Castle

Posted on August 17, 2010 by bjeppson

In the yard of a house a few blocks from us there is a wonderful old gnarly tree. It’s beautiful enough on its own, but when you get close you see nestled inside the crook of the tree another fine … Continue reading →

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