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March for Our Lives, 3/24/18 in Portland, OR. Children of all ages abound. Parents, teachers, grandparents--citizens and neighbors from all sectors of Portland
March for Our Lives, 3/24/18 in Portland, OR. Children of all ages abound. Parents, teachers, grandparents--citizens and neighbors from all sectors of Portland life converge for th
March for Our Lives, 3/24/18 in Portland, OR. At Pioneer Courthouse Square, we gathered to hear the voices of our youth. "Enough" they preached. "Never again!"
March for Our Lives, 3/24/18 in Portland, OR. At Pioneer Courthouse Square, we gathered to hear the voices of our youth. "Enough" they preached. "Never again!" they demanded. And w
March for Our Lives, 3/24/18 in Portland, OR. A flag of old colors seemed new. The wind has changed. I felt innately proud. What grand charter will they design
March for Our Lives, 3/24/18 in Portland, OR. A flag of old colors seemed new. The wind has changed. I felt innately proud. What grand charter will they design next? Now that they
I managed a photo of a goose in flight. (Portland, OR 3/18)
I managed a photo of a goose in flight. (Portland, OR 3/18)
Debra took some photos of a mallard pair who frequented the garden space by our patio wall.
Debra took some photos of a mallard pair who frequented the garden space by our patio wall.
We saw them later along the river.
We saw them later along the river.
Casey Bush in Newport, Oregon reading selections from Student of the Hippocampus (The Last Word Press, 2017).
Casey Bush in Newport, Oregon reading selections from Student of the Hippocampus (The Last Word Press, 2017).
Honey in the Horn by H. L. Davis (1935) was the only Pulitzer Prize winning novel by a native Oregonian. His work shows his intimacy with Oregon's land & people
Honey in the Horn by H. L. Davis (1935) was the only Pulitzer Prize winning novel by a native Oregonian. His work shows his intimacy with Oregon's land & people.
Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822): He is considered to be among the best English poets; yet his philosophy of non-violence made him influential among future writ
Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822): He is considered to be among the best English poets; yet his philosophy of non-violence made him influential among future writers and leaders, inc
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797–1851): Essayist, novelist and travel writer; she also edited and promoted her husband’s work. Though not as radical as Percy,
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797–1851): Essayist, novelist and travel writer; she also edited and promoted her husband’s work. Though not as radical as Percy, she stood by him!
Wells provide us water. Water delivers life. Some traditions held that gods dwelled in water or delivered the water for our benefit. Some believed that a wish w
Wells provide us water. Water delivers life. Some traditions held that gods dwelled in water or delivered the water for our benefit. Some believed that a wish was granted when we p
A human reflection listening to echoes.
A human reflection listening to echoes.
We had a similar poster on the fridge in our house, thanks to Mom! An old lesson that many still struggle to internalize. It is a simple lesson but it contains
We had a similar poster on the fridge in our house, thanks to Mom! An old lesson that many still struggle to internalize. It is a simple lesson but it contains a twist. How can "th
Young Clair Brown (1923-1994) circa 1943, on his way to complete officer training. This prepared him for active service in two wars and nearly four decades in t
Young Clair Brown (1923-1994) circa 1943, on his way to complete officer training. This prepared him for active service in two wars and nearly four decades in the USNR.
A family tradition -- gathering for hot cocoa and watching the Christmas Ship Parade.
A family tradition -- gathering for hot cocoa and watching the Christmas Ship Parade.