"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Sep 20th, 2022 by leigharev2
Alex and I heard that there was a deceased whale washed up on one of the nearby beaches. We decided to track it down. I chose not to post photos here, but it was of a 44 foot juvenile gray whale, and there are photos in this article about it… article. After paying our respects, we went to Fish Peddler-Pacific Seafoods for oysters, and discovered how hot horseradish can be!
Sep 20th, 2022 by leigharev2
David and I went to Rockaway Beach and enjoyed the parade. We hoped to watch the ‘Weenie Races’ as well (Dachshunds), but timing was not right. That evening, we all went down to the beach in Manzanita and were pleasantly surprised to see all the individual private fireworks displays. There were just as pretty as the organized ones.
Sep 20th, 2022 by leigharev2
We had fun visiting the Oregon Film Museum, dedicated to honoring the movies created in Oregon. Special credit to ‘The Goonies’, since it was filmed in Astoria. The museum building used to be the county jail. They also had opportunities to film yourselves.
Sep 20th, 2022 by leigharev2
A few days in Manzanita with us! Moments and memories to share are especially valued as the next chapter in all our lives begin. Fabio and Esperanza recently sold their house and will be traveling Spain for a few months before deciding where to land next.
Sep 19th, 2022 by leigharev2
This is the story of two friends. Upper Elementary/Lower Jr. High best friends to be exact. Kim and I spent after school together pretty much every day at her house. So many memories revolve around us pretending we were Ann and Nancy Wilson from the band, Heart. (She was Ann, I was Nancy). We would play their albums and sing in her den, putting on rock concerts to an audience of zero. We would take a break and have popcorn with lemon pepper.
We lost touch over the years but Facebook provided an opportunity to reconnect online. I learned that she lived two hours from where our Oregon property was and had talked about meeting up someday.
The opportunity presented itself in the most magical, serendipitious, way. The band Heart by Heart, (with original Heart members Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier) were playing in Astoria, the town one hour south of her and one hour north of me! I threw it out to her to reunite and see the show together and she took me up on it!
Her husband, Kevin, joined us and we had sushi at Tora Sushi Lounge, then we spent the night singing all the Heart songs we used to know so well! It was a beautiful way to reunite!
Sep 19th, 2022 by leigharev2
My cousin, Robyn (‘Robbie’), her DH Dan, and daughter ‘E’, rented a place in Cannon Beach for a few days. We got together for a day and explored the area a little. Hug Point. Short Sands. Early dinner at El Trio Loco. I loved catching up and getting good one on one time with them!
Sep 19th, 2022 by leigharev2
A few run/walk through Manzanita…
Sep 19th, 2022 by leigharev2
Alex had to stay behind and either serve at Bayside (or do homework, I don’t remember), so the three of us went to the Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival. The idea is great, albeit pricey. You buy a ticket to get it, then still have to pay for quartered sandwiches. On the positive side, they were really good and unique. Provided some good ideas to make at home. On the downside, the lines were really long, and it was really hot. Still, we enjoyed what we were able to get and then get out of there. I’m glad we went; not sure if I’d go again due to the heat.
Sep 19th, 2022 by leigharev2
Catching up with sole sisters is always a gift. Some walked with me three miles. Some ran five. Some joined for coffee after.
Sep 19th, 2022 by leigharev2
David and I spent some time in Manzanita alone and left the boys back in Cali. This whole parenting young adults is such an odd time in this thing called life. A shifting of expectations, roles in relationships, etc.
David and I went to the Astoria Farmers Market and picked up some glass coasters, a wine bottle holder, and a couple coffee mugs. We then walked the riverfront. I really enjoy this walk. Even better with my beloved.
