Category Archives: Family
Upholstery Projects
My very busy other half has been taking an upholstery class through Community Education at Portland Community College to renew some of our furniture. Below are pictures of two recent accomplishments. The green chair was a garage sale find, you’ll … Continue reading
Out for a Walk
This poem was inspired by memories of my brother who passed away this weekend and by his song Out for a Walk. (I did borrow one memory from another brother.) Out for a Walk My brother is out for a walk … Continue reading
Guitar Noise
Some “guitar noise” posted from my brother’s music so that all can remember. You can find his originals at his site or the iTunes podcast site. Visit the sites above for his thoughts on each but listen below if you … Continue reading
Art Literacy Rhapsody
Jennifer Bartlett‘s Rhapsody inspires these small art panels crafted at home by dad and daughter. The kids at school will be crafting pieces for a large installation as part of art literacy. We get to play and work on the … Continue reading
Spelling Word Stories
I like to combine my daughter’s spelling words into instant stories as I quiz her. It is made more fun, since the words must be used in the order listed in her book. Does this help with her spelling? I’m … Continue reading
Chinese Dragon Puppets
A fun evening crafting Chinese dragon puppets. All the students at the school will be making them soon, so we played to build samples and figure out ideas for materials needed. Three souls expressed in our creative clan of dragons.
Chicken Soup for a Fall Day
There is nothing like homemade chicken soup for a cold fall day and it is even better with carrots from the garden and baby bok choy from the farmer’s market.
Fall Colors in the Garden
Some shots of fall color in the garden. The blueberry leaves are always amazing and on this day of rain and sunshine everything was spectacular.
Oregon Coast Trip
Some photos from our recent visit to the Oregon Coast. This summer we focused on the coast starting from Newport and heading south. We also started collecting lighthouse stamps in our very own Lighthouse passport. Our passport now includes stamps … Continue reading
The Chronicles of Goodfoot and Toaster
The first volume of The Chronicles of Goodfoot & Toaster: The Misunderstood Union is now available for the world. This soon-to-be cult classic tried in vain to avoid being posted online but finally relented to the throngs awaiting its release. … Continue reading
