After nearly two decades on the Twitter platform newly renamed as X, I’ve decided to delete my 25k tweets, & step away. Posted my last tweet for the foreseeable future and deleted all my 25,000+ tweets so they were not abused or used for AI training without my…
Read MoreOur recent two-week adventure was everything we had hoped and had planned for—a perfect blend of awe inspiring landscapes, family, and unforgettable wildlife. Starting from our home in Bend, Oregon, we set off on a 2,300-mile loop that took us to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, with…
Read MoreThis weekend was my partners birthday. We went to a nice local Italian restaurant, Trattoria Sbandati. It was an amazing and authentic dinner with excellent service. If you are ever in beautiful Bend Oregon and want amazing Italian food and unrivaled service, Trattoria Sbandati will delight you. On…
Read MoreFall is in full swing here in Central Oregon, and it’s not just the changing leaves that make this time of year special. Alongside the vibrant yellows and reds of autumn leaves as well as larch pine needles, the region’s rivers and streams are alive with the incredible…
Read MoreStefanie and I are gearing up for an incredible adventure in June 2025 with Be The Change Volunteers, a nonprofit that’s all about making a difference through education. We were invited to be part of this project thanks to Stefanie’s business connections, and we’re both beyond excited to…
Read MoreToday marks a big blog milestone—21 years of "Between the Lines Blog." What started as a simple idea has grown into a fun and trusted source for those in the AEC and manufacturing design technology industry. It’s wild to look back and see how much has changed, not…
Read MoreWhile it might seem like an unlikely source of danger, bathroom and attic fans pose a significant fire risk if not properly managed. One simple yet often overlooked solution can help prevent such incidents: installing a timer for your bathroom fan. Many building codes require a timer on…
Read MoreLast night, I was at a concert here in Bend, Oregon, with expectations set on seeing Citizen Cope, but it was an experience far beyond what I anticipated. I was there primarily for Citizen Cope, a band I’ve always enjoyed, but I walked away with a newfound appreciation…
Read MoreThis past weekend was all about the outdoors. On Saturday, I kayaked 8 miles on a crystal-clear Cascade lake, where the water was as cold as it was stunning. Then, on Sunday, we hiked 7 miles with a 2,000-foot elevation gain into the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. With a…
Read MoreIt has been a heatwave where I live in the mountains of Central Oregon and people including myself have been hitting the Cascade Lakes and river to cool off. I have never seen so many people floating the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District of Bend Oregon.
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