Archive for March, 2009

We pulled our feet out of the dirt and dragged the roots behind us as we headed to Portland to socialize for the first time in ages. Almost can’t believe that none of us are coughing or wheezing for 4 or 5 whole days now.
Our first stop was to see Lena, Kyle, Lila and… »

About the same time I was in Hood River, working at the cafe on a report about the Energy Efficiency industry.
About the same time that Amanda and Leigh were moving the last bits into their new home in Portland.
About the same time I was getting a ticket for parking too far away from the curb.
About… »

Our friend Victor gave Gus this cool Uke. At first he just wanted us to play it for him all the time -with the occasional interruption to bang on the back like a drum. But lately he’s been strumming it himself, usually in this laid back ‘I’m too hip to sit up’ kind of… »

Ok, we have questions. Lately, Gus has been clearly testing the concept of no. For example, he’ll head for the garbage can, hear the no and speed up in order to open and grab something out before I can get there.  I tell him no, calmly, firmly, looking him in the eyes. He reaches up… »

Gus was in hog heaven today. When he got back from his morning stroller nap, Grantie Lani and Grousin Tom had stopped by to take us all to lunch in Hood River. (She made me take the picture of me and Gus because she says there aren’t enough up here.)
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After lunch we dropped… »