Tag Archives: Oregon

New Budget Approach

Posted on September 27, 2010 by bjeppson

I like the approach taken by The Oregonian, Portland’s daily newspaper, in an article published yesterday. In an effort to gain public opinions on how the state should close its $3.2 billion budget shortfall, the newspaper published a menu for … Continue reading →

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The Recession is Over!

Posted on September 22, 2010 by bjeppson

The news this week from Washington is that the recession ended in June of last year. Hmmm. Why doesn’t it feel any better? Oh, well, never mind reality. When we were in Cannon Beach a few weeks ago we spotted … Continue reading →

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Pirates Everywhere

Posted on September 19, 2010 by bjeppson

Sunday, September 19, is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. While not yet an official national holiday deserving of a day off for federal and state workers, it is nevertheless fun. On my first weekend in Portland over two years … Continue reading →

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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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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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Yard Wildflowers

Posted on August 14, 2010 by bjeppson

Last summer, while traveling by train from Portland to Seattle to do some business, I saw lots of amazing wildflowers alongside the tracks. So when spring planting time came, I decided to put wildflowers in a space that was covered … Continue reading →

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Prison Blues

Posted on August 12, 2010 by bjeppson

“Made on the Inside to be worn on the Outside.” Are these jeans hot or what? They are Prison Blues®, made by inmates at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution. Mike got a pair and, as you can see, they are … Continue reading →

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