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Columbia River Gorge in September with 6tzen

Posted on Sep 27th, 2009 by Crystal

The Columbia River Gorge is famous for the windsurfing and kitesurfing. And cherries. The landscape is truly remarkable, and the river large and deep enough to accommodate barges and ships from the sea all the... More »

Peace at Pa's

Posted on Sep 26th, 2009 by Crystal

Spent a leisurely weekend at my dad’s house in southern Idaho over Labor Day weekend (yes, I’m late posting this – sorry!) Man, I love that place for its peace. The Owyhee desert is too... More »

Last Day of School!

Posted on Jun 10th, 2009 by Crystal

My girlie will only be in the 6th grade for one more day. She's such a sweetie, and growing so fast. Gosh, I love that kid. Friday morning we are driving her down to Humboldt... More »

Joy!

Posted on Jul 26th, 2008 by Crystal

Reprieve from the heat

Posted on Aug 30th, 2007 by Crystal

I went camping with my daughter in the Columbia Gorge night before last. It was a bit of a reconaissance trip. We haven't gone camping since we moved here, so it was time to explore... More »

Trip Journal

Posted on Jul 21st, 2007 by Crystal

I mentioned my trip with my daughter in the entry for July 1st. You can read and see photos on my web page . I've been doing this for years, writing up a play-by-play of... More »

happy July!

Posted on Jul 1st, 2007 by Crystal

My kid and I are off on our trip today. I did not sleep well and I'm letting her cook breakfast while I clear the cobwebs from my head. We will make it to my... More »