Holy Land Pilgrimage Day 3
Today I finally arrived on Israeli time. A good night’s sleep makes all the difference when you are traveling with a tight schedule. We started off early for some bus rides to the nearby the Sea of Galilee and the towns that surround it. It was a very busy day but well coordinated with seeing…
Holy Land Pilgrimage Day 2
After a sleepless night, we started off early (or what seemed that way to me) leaving Tel Aviv and traveling to two different sites. My internal time zone was not set to the Israeli clock and by mid-day, I was very tired. We settled into our hotel on the Sea of Galilee for the evening.…
Holy Land Pilgrimage Day 1
What day! Leaving Portland Airport Monday morning at 7 am, we arrived in Tel Aviv at 5:30 pm on Tuesday. Of course, time changes had a lot to do with this but there was also an 8-hour layover in New York that didn’t help. After we arrived, we were greeted by our tour agency. They…
One Of The Best Small Towns In America – Manzanita, Oregon
What is a small town? Everyone loves a small-town feel. From the quaint downtown areas to the friendly locals and all of the unique attractions that each small town has to offer, there’s something special about them. But which small towns stand out from the rest? Here are some of America’s best-kept secrets when it…
Kroger and Albertsons: A Bad Idea
It was recently announced that two of the largest grocery store chains in the United States, Kroger, and Albertsons, are planning to merge. If shareholders and regulators approve this merger, it will create a grocery store behemoth with annual sales of over $280 billion. The larger competitor left in the market will be Walmart. This…
The Sad State of Portland
Portland. City of Roses. City of Protests. City of Empty Streets, empty sidewalks, empty storefronts. Here are my images from walking around a couple of blocks in the downtown central business district. This was the premier place to be. Full of shops, culture, unique stores, and people. Take a look at it today. Boarded up.…
Hiking Little Crater Lake Trail
About Looking for an easy hike to see something unique to the Mt. Hood Wilderness? Little Crater Lake may just maybe it. Little Crater Lake is 45′ deep and is spring fed. The water is crystal clear and a chilly 34 degrees Fahrenheit. There is no swimming allowed in the lake. There is a campground…
Hiking Timothy Lake Trail
About July is a great time to go out and explore Oregon! The weather is nice and most, if not all, of the snow, is melted around the various lakes allowing people to camp and recreate. Timothy Lake is one of the largest lakes on Mt. Hood. Did you know it isn’t a natural lake?…
Perfect Beach Day
Can’t ask for a better day on February 11th in Oregon. 65 degrees with a offshore breeze. Oregon Perfect! What’s your favorite beach destination?
2022 Quote of the Year
“You lose your way when you lose your why.” Michael Hyatt