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Driving Forest Road 37 near Fish Lake in Oregon

At the crest of the Southern Cascades between Highway 140 and Dead Indian Road winds a section of Forest Road 37 called Big Elk Road.   This is a short stretch of paved road that is easy to drive and is extremely scenic. Continue reading ‘Driving Forest Road 37 near Fish Lake in Oregon’

Christmas in First Grade

About twelve years ago my grandson Dustin wrote me asking what I remember about Christmas when I was in first grade.  This is my response to him.    Continue reading ‘Christmas in First Grade’

Blogging: The Saga of This Web Site

During the last year or so, I started blogging a half dozen or more times on a variety of free sites.  But each time I found that I was unhappy with something.  It probably was a combination of frustration with what I was attempting and the limits of that software.   My approach to all this was to then ignore that site and then a month or so later when I got the urge again I would find a different free site and start all over. Continue reading ‘Blogging: The Saga of This Web Site’

Vegas In a Weekend

The Boys Weekend Out (as memory and legend has recorded it.)

About 20 plus years ago the wife and her sisters got together in California for a fun time together.  Rose and Bobby came together but Roger couldn’t get away.   Anita and I were already here and so were Linda and Bill.

As you all know, when the ladies are together - well, lets just say it is impossible to get a word in edgewise.  So after a few days of listening to their stories, the boys needed to get away. Continue reading ‘Vegas In a Weekend’

Internet Explorer Links Toolbar

When it comes to almost anything in life we humans each have our unique preferences.  Sometimes we get so tangled up in them that we can’t see the forest for the trees.  That happened to me recently.  I use Internet Explorer, perhaps because I know it a little bit better than Mozilla or perhaps I just have too many other things I am interested in playing with.   For whatever reason, I use I.E., please don’t ask me why or tell me how dumb that is. Continue reading ‘Internet Explorer Links Toolbar’

Montague, California

Just a few miles south of the Oregon and California border, six miles east of Yreka is the town of Montague.  From this satellite photo you can easily see the odd landforms around the area.  These landforms are very unique and if you enjoy sightseeing I encourage you to visit and see the area and check them out.

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Tulelake, California

Tulelake is a small town just across the border from Oregon that has more than it’s share of sights and stories.  If you are looking for a unique sightseeing experience, I encourage you to visit this area of the State of Jefferson.

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Life Is Never Easy

Finally sated with the rest I needed
Today, I drove to town
Not the big city
I’m not that rested
But the little village nearby
Astride the river Continue reading ‘Life Is Never Easy’

Dear Ancestor

Your tombstone stands among the rest;
Neglected and alone. Continue reading ‘Dear Ancestor’

Blogging: Where Are My Posts?

Oh boy!  I sure have a lot to learn about my blogging software as well as my hosting service.  Continue reading ‘Blogging: Where Are My Posts?’