A few years ago in 2015, I wrote on this blog about the changing of the carpet design in the Portland Oregon International Airport. PDX Carpet Designs in AutoCAD DWG The new design was confusing and not iconic and fun like the classic design. Wikipedia on the PDX…
Read MoreI recently received a message from a person located in Panama, who was taking an English class. He wanted to know if this was really me in the textbook where they used a blog post as an example. It was indeed this blog and my writing. I gave…
Read MoreSo, while there was some navigating of the chaos due to canceled flights and last-minute changes due to weather and Boeing Max 900 issues— we made it to Mexico for a week and returned. We needed the sun-soaked beaches and underwater adventures to recharge our batteries and kick-off…
Read MoreThe past two weeks have been filled with unseasonably cold weather with a bunch of snow followed by freezing rain and ice. Here are a few photos of the growing snow at our home and playing in it. Now it’s time for us to escape to warm up.
Read MoreAs the Christmas holiday lights twinkle, we find ourselves at the cusp of transition, leaving behind a vibrant and adventurous 2023, while eagerly awaiting the promises of 2024. This year, more than ever, the holiday season feels like a much-deserved pause, a moment to breathe and reflect on…
Read MoreThe local Bend Oregon fire department brought a fire engine and Santa to my neighborhood last night. They were doing a canned food drive. We donated some cans of food to the good community holiday effort and program to help others in our community. Poor Coho, our goofy…
Read MoreIn today's competitive business landscape, companies are constantly searching for that unique edge to differentiate themselves from the rest. While many strategies can lead to short-term gains, there's one tried and true approach that stands the test of time: being an authentic, customer-focused company. But what does that…
Read MoreHey there, friends and Between the Lines blog readers! I just had to share my recent escapades in the heart of the Central Oregon Cascades. If you haven’t experienced autumn here, you’re missing out on a spectacle of nature. This year, the fall colors have been nothing short…
Read MoreFall is that magical in-between season where people are torn between savoring the last remnants of summer and gearing up for winter while also cherishing the memories of the spring and summer adventures. The contrast between the cooler nights and warmer days creates an urgency to make the…
Read MoreOn October 14th in the morning I will be experiencing an annular eclipse from the Cascade Mountains near my home in Bend Oregon.
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