"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in FRIENDS on Jun 16th, 2024
So.much.fun. Annie and I were roomies and Lisa chauffered us around. She took us to this neat east Indian market that also had a counter service lunch. It was delicious. Then we went to the Venice canals and walked throughout and saw gorgeous properties. We also walked along Venice Beach and enjoyed watching skateboarders and […]
Posted in FRIENDS on Jun 16th, 2024
This New Year was hands down the best New Year! I flew up to Seattle to spend New Years Eve with Michelle to see my favorite childhood band, Heart, perform in the same venue I saw them back in 6th grade for my first concert! We rang in the New Year with them singing ‘Old […]
Posted in FRIENDS on Jun 15th, 2024
Teresa and I were run buddies. We ran 3-4x a week at 5am with a small group of runners who became good friends. We called ourselves the Clover Valley Loop Ladies due to the name of the neighborhood we ran in. So many miles logged, so many races of varying distances accomplished, so many laughs […]
Posted in FRIENDS on Jun 15th, 2024
What started out over a decade ago as a fun outing has turned into an annual friend’s day trip that we all look forward to and protect. Once a year around Christmas, the four of us (me, Shanti, Tina, and Eun) get away for a full day of fun. We start the day as early […]
Posted in FRIENDS on Jun 15th, 2024
1976 to 1984, there was a sitcom titled, ‘Three’s Company’. A man was a roommate with two other women, against the rules of the property. To bypass this, he pretends to be gay. Mr. and Mrs. Roper were the original landlords and provided comedy through their interactions with the main three characters and with each […]
Posted in FRIENDS on Jun 15th, 2024
I will take Napa any time, but it is best with beloved friends/family! Overnight Napa/Sonoma trip with Jules and Lisa… I always, always, always start a Napa wine trail at Inglenook. Reserve a table at the Bistro and enjoy the best mocha ever, and other goodies. Lunch and a walk around the Oxbow Market, then […]
Posted in FRIENDS on Jun 15th, 2024
I love, love, love Broadway musical productions and I enjoy attending them with others who love them as well. Stacy and I got to attend Les Miserables together and it did not disappoint! Moments and memories. Treasured moments and memories.
Posted in FRIENDS on May 20th, 2024
An annual get together with this incredible group of women. An extended weekend at Stacy’s place in Lake Tahoe. Ebikes to Heavenly ski resort. Lunch and shopping. Dinner on Stacy’s deck. Board games. A hike to Grass Lake. Staying up late to chat. Deep talk. Giggles. Sleeping in. Precious moments and memories.Jodi. Jane. Kelly. Stacy. […]
Posted in FRIENDS on Aug 22nd, 2023
One my BFF’s Heidi and I try to getaway for a girls trip, ideally once a year. McMenamin’s in Kalama with halfway between the two of us. It was a great little break for both of us.
Posted in FRIENDS on Aug 22nd, 2023
North Bend friend and her mom came to Manzanita for a few nights. We did a full day of Short Sands, Hug Point, and Cannon Beach. It was fun to catch up and we were gifted with perfect weather. Marilyn treated us to a lovely lunch at Mo’s in Cannon Beach!