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Hello Portland!

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I’m in one if my favorite places and I get to hang out with one of my favorite people. It is a vacation within a vacation!

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The Aviator’s Wife

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I was excited to read The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin. I come from a family of pilots and have flown out of Lindbergh Field (San Diego Airport) a million times. I knew the book was historical fiction and learning … Continue reading

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Eleanor and Park

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Tonight was a good night. I had dinner with a friend that I rarely get to sit down and catch up with. We talk for two hours and talked about everything under the sun. When I got home I planted … Continue reading

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Messenger

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I needed to get out of town today, so I drove down to see my grandmother. She was not feeling great, but that did not stop us from watching some college football. She shakes her head at TV, where I … Continue reading

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Leaving Time

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Another great book by Jodi Picoult. Leaving Time kept me on the edge of my seat and eager to turn the page to find out what happened next. The twist made my jaw drop. Holy cannoli! I never saw it … Continue reading

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Happy Veteran’s Day!

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My dad loves Veteran’s Day. Not because it is a day to thank him for his service in our military. He loves Veteran’s Day because he can get free meals all day long. He was bragging to everyone that he … Continue reading

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If only I could scream

I woke up with no voice today. I hate when I lose my voice. How am I supposed to impart wisdom on the world if I cannot speak? I am not sure how I lost my voice, but it might … Continue reading

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One year

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Today is the one year anniversary of Val’s passing. I cannot believe it. It feels like it happened yesterday. I miss her so much. She was my best friend and my rock. She made me live in the moment. I … Continue reading

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Everything Matters!

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Ugh. The best word to describe this Everything Matters! by Ron Currie Jr. is UGH! I could not wait for the world to end so the book would end. I admit to cheating and reading the plot on Wikipedia. The … Continue reading

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A Very Productive Saturday

My morning started off with a smile. I woke up early and decided to lay in bed, lazily watching TV. I turned on the local news and the Breaking News music starts to play. Why? Because it had snowed overnight … Continue reading

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