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A Breakfast Run to … Scappoose?
Yes, Scappoose, the little town on the way to Astoria. There’s a place on the water called Mark’s on the Channel, and the Breakfast Crew scarfed down a scenic and fairly tasty breakfast there recently. Here’s the report.
Fun “Lost Trails” Story in the Oregonian
I really enjoyed writing this one, mainly because I got talk trails and swap stories with some cool folks from PortlandHikers.org.
Sky Lakes Wilderness
My word, has it really been two months since I posted here? Not that it matters, since no one is reading, but that’s silly of me.
So I went to Sky Lakes Wilderness last week for a two-night backpack. Here’s a trip report from PortlandHikers.org.
A Few Words to a Sponsee
Had some more thoughts on the way home, maybe more about myself than about you, figured I’d share anyway.
So we say things like “I don’t have time to do (step work, meditation, exercise, whatever) because of all this stuff I have to do. And all the stuff I have to do is driving me crazy.” An objective view would be, “Then what is the purpose of all ‘the stuff’?” And we might be able to step back and say, I get busy with all the stuff (or I get loaded, or codependent, or whatever) so that I don’t have to face what is there for me in the spiritual work, exercise, whatever. Because that leads to change, which can hurt or be scary. But staying super busy or loaded or whatever, while stressful, is familiar. We think we can handle it — even as it burns us out and gets in the way of growth.
Wildflowers, big views, the Columbia, smoked salmon and cherries
Do we live in a cool place, or what????
Here’s how I was able to spend my Friday: hiking up Dog Mountain and shopping in Cascade Locks on the way back. I am a lucky, tired dude.
A trip up the Salmon River
There are few finer places than the Salmon River this time of year — unless it’s the Salmon River in fall when the salmon are in. Until then, here are some photos from last weekend’s chill hike up there.
Note that it’s on my 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Portland Facebook page, which I encourage you to join, or like, or whatever.
Images from Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Crystal Springs may not be too peaceful on weekends when the rhodies are blooming — and forget Mother’s Day! — but it’s an amazingly beautiful place. I mean, assuming you like water and trees and flowers and ducks and geese.
Enjoy.
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Two Memphis Breakfasts
Last week I was in Memphis visiting family, and I had a couple of breakfasts. That’s not surprising or interesting, I guess, but I did blog about it, which lately is surprising. Or maybe not. Anyway … let’s head south for a bit, y’all!
How I Chose Fulham
On my recent trip to England I decided to adopt an English Premier League soccer team to cheer for. I love the game, and I wanted to catch a match or two while I was there. And I’ll pay more attention, and care more, if I have my own team. So I chose one — and then I wrote an article for the Memphis Flyer about how and why, plus what it means.