This is a series I’ve been mulling over for a while now and even at one point promised Simone I would write. I’ve been wanting to write it partly because I think the perspective of growing up in rural Central Oregon is unique, and partly because I think there’s some good stories to tell. So… Continue reading Growing Up in Central Oregon: Introduction
Month: April 2006
I forgot!
I’m pretty sure I had something cool I wanted to blog about today, but for the life of me I can’t remember what it was. I’m having a Moment. In the meantime, enjoy Shannon’s latest quote of the week: “i wish i knew how to roller blade and could beat up people because i’d totally… Continue reading I forgot!
What happens if Jack Bauer doesn’t like me anymore?
Since it’s 24 night, I thought I’d share this quote I thought was hilarious (emphasis mine): As an actor, you want to be loved or liked, and when the guy you’re playing suddenly turns evil, you feel marginalized. It sounds silly to verbalize, but you start thinking, ‘What happens if Jack Bauer, America’s avenging angel,… Continue reading What happens if Jack Bauer doesn’t like me anymore?
Bend, Oregon Monopoly
The title refers to the board game, not a business monopoly. Sorry to anyone coming here looking for juicy Bend business gossip. 🙂 According to CNNMoney, Monopoly is updating its look with modern places and landmarks and further, letting users vote on their board placement. That’s pretty cool, and it brings to mind the panoply… Continue reading Bend, Oregon Monopoly
Blogday, Earth Day, and a lawn rant
When I said “the first part of my day” in my earlier post today, I really had no idea that actually meant “the entire day.” Somehow I always undershoot these estimates with the misplaced optimism… like also thinking I’d only need one load of compost… In order to topdress the lawn with compost, I had… Continue reading Blogday, Earth Day, and a lawn rant
Blogiversary
Yes, it was exactly four years ago today that I started this blog. I don’t have much to say right now, I just wanted to mark the occasion. Though I should probably do something special for it. The first part of my day will be hauling manure around, topdressing the yard, so I guess I’ll… Continue reading Blogiversary
Best spam name ever
I’ve seen this name show up a few times now in my email spam filter: Natalie Gadzooks. Perhaps it’s not the best spam name ever, but every time I see it, it makes me laugh.
Quote of the year
I’ve just gotta give Shannon props for writing up the quote of the year: “i thought it was cool in a blog stalker sort of way.” Love it! I am totally going to steal it. 🙂 Okay, maybe not for the entire year… but I’ll give it to her for April, at least.
I used to drink there!
One of the Flickr feeds I’m subscribed to is photos tagged with “Spokane,” since we lived up there for a few years a decade ago. One of the photos that showed up tonight is here: a tavern I used to drink at named Snoops. Yeah, it was kind of a dive, but what are you… Continue reading I used to drink there!
You know what the Easter Bunny is doing the other 364 days of the year?
Oh, this is such a twisted, twisted thing to laugh at, and yet I couldn’t stop laughing: The Easter Bunny Hates You (video). I wouldn’t let the kids watch this one, lest they be scarred for life… Thanks, Shannon!