Where to start..... Last year, my Aunt Deb was diagnosed with lung cancer. Just this past spring she passed away. I didn't know her well, but I was grateful to spend the little time with her that I did. We had her memorial at the beach in Bandon, Oregon on the 4th of July. My … Continue reading Change is….. good?
Featuring Mom (Sam) Day 1. Our journey begins.... we told mom that we would be leaving around 9 am. We left at 10:15. No big deal, we are in vacation mode! We drove eastward from Newberg, heading towards Bend. It was a nice sunny day with nothing but blue skies. All in all it was … Continue reading Oregon Road Trip
Day 8Heading HomeIn the land of the first nuclear reactor!As we drove through Idaho, we were going to spend some time at the Craters of the Moon National Volcanic Monument. There are cool rock formations, volcanic fissures, and old lava flows. It was also the turning point in our journey. The Volcanic Cone that killed meThey let … Continue reading the Montana Chronicles Finale (It isn’t even in Montana!)
Day 6Pony, MontanaThe Montana scenery on the way to our next destination was beautiful. We were treated to the snow capped mountains of the Tobacco Root Range.Pony wasn't all that exciting. It is a partial ghost town, meaning that among the old structures are people still living, as well as new homes belonging to more … Continue reading Where Is Everyone? Montana Chronicles Part 4
Butt with an "E," MontanaButte, Montana is another interesting city in Montana with lots of history, but it did not charm me. Our hotel was not outstanding. Clearly, because I barely remember it. The town itself had a couple of museums and an extensive old town, but it's historic downtown looked a bit more run … Continue reading One With the Road: Montana Chronicles Part 3
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