No Such Thing as a Tomboy
Me age 3 and my cool wheels with my sister Catherine on back. When women tell me they were a “tomboy,” I cringe inside. No, I feel like saying, you were a girl. Just a girl. Girls like to get … Read More
The Reluctant Reindeer
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Fernando the Reluctant Reindeer Anemone (niece) and Tabitha spent a day making a reindeer costume for Fernando. I managed to snap a few picks before he had his way with the lovely costume.A busy day for me. Managed to get … Read More
Pittock Mansion: Portland, Oregon
The Pittocks of Portland built this fabulous mansion 1000 feet above Portland in the early 1920s. The Pittocks made their fortune in Newspapers, trains etc. Mr. Pittock had hopped on a wagon train at age 17–and landed in Portland area.The … Read More
Zumba with Gina Grant
Leaving the Hotel Governor in the Early Morning–Portland, Oregon A Handy Stop at the Lobby Starbucks for Breakfast to Go (Banana Bread and Hot Tea) Max Rail Ride Transferred to the Train A Twenty Minute Chilly Walk and I Found … Read More
Portland, Oregon
Downtown Portland Me shopping in Portland Peter drinking homemade rootbeer at The Rock Bottom Brewery Portland Police Peter Downtown Portland Here I am, back in the state of my conception. I was conceived in the USA and born in Canada. … Read More
Time, This Culprit Behind Change
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Little Pippi Pippi, almost ready to start her day at kindergarten Time Time is a slow friend, gradually it eases anguish and suffering, dulling the senses once alive in the horror of the moment. It is also a silent enemy, creeping, … Read More
Mistaya and Monty
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Just returned from Mistaya’s band concert at her school. She plays the bass clarinet. She has played ‘Monty’ for four years. She is very talented and has amazing lung power. I taught ZumbAtomics for the Boys & Girls Club tonight … Read More
Tabitha Sings and Melissa Sleeps
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Just returned from Tabitha’s first of many Christmas performances. She belongs to the city children’s choir and her school choir. As well, she also must preform at a school Christmas play and a piano recital. The recital she is going … Read More
Party In The House Tonight
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Let the Advent Calendar Count Down Begin!
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Me age 5 or 6 (in the blonde braids, and navy coat) with my sisters Catherine (also on Santa’s knee) and Theresa (the only happy child in the pic!). Isn’t every child terrified of Santa? Edmonton, Alberta cica 1970’s. My … Read More