David Sedaris

Tonight Erin, Jennifer and I went to see David Sedaris at the Elsinore Theater. I confess I had no idea who he was. I did recognize his book covers after I saw them in the lobby, but I have never read them. So, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Turns out, Mr. Sedaris is very funny. And surprise...Once he began speaking I recognized his voice as the man who was standing behind us at the crosswalk about thirty minutes before the show.

Taste of Ashland 2012

Our annual trip south for Taste of Ashland was this weekend. I say annual, but it's really only the second annual one with my mom and sister. And with everything that can go on, who knows if we'll keep doing it. Anyway, this year one of my mom's friends came along. We had beautiful weather, good food, wine...It was so nice to just get away and be outside.

Heading home on Sunday we took our time and made a few stops along the way: Harry and David, Rogue Creamery, Lilliebelle Chocolates, the original Dutch Bros. on 6th Street in Grants Pass and the K & R Drive In at Rice Hill. It was a great weekend.

Butterflies!

Not too far away is a little place called Wings of Wonder. It's a greenhouse with a live flying, walk through butterfly exhibit. Last weekend, I made a trip out there with some friends. It was warm, peaceful, and interesting to interact with dozens of tropical butterflies.

Easter

A few pictures from our Easter.

Spring Break

Spring Break in Oregon. Wet. Windy. Typical. We headed south back to my old stomping grounds in Brookings. There were moments when we thought we'd be blown off the road. Boots were required for beachwalking. I had the chance to catch up with some friends and former students (Lin, Suzanne, Sami, Terrah, Emily) Here's a few images of our week.

Pizza and chips at Wild River

Blustery weather at Lone Ranch Beach




And finally a bit of blue sky and sunshine.

More Snow

This week winter hit again. On Wednesday I woke up to snow and a phone call that school would be on a two hour delay. I was kind of glad to have some time. Plus another full day off would probably mean adding another day to the calendar in June. It continued to snow all day, but it wasn't piling up. It was a slushy, wet mess.

The sun came out on Thursday, but school was cancelled. Why? Who knows. So I spent the day catching up on chores. I am so ready for some Spring.

Shamrock Run

So we didn't actually run. Our event was the "Shamrock Stride Fitness Walk." It was a 5K that we finished in just under 57 minutes. Not a bad pace. And the weather held off doing anything awful while were walking. Of course the minute we crossed the Morrison Bridge to the car it started hailing, but that's what you get in Oregon in March.