Facing Fears
Sunday was a sunny, beautiful fall day. I wanted to go on a hike but I was on my own. Although I have seen men and women hiking alone, I am apprehensive about doing...
Author: Penny
Wasting time
Do you take time for granted? I realized this past week that I do. The main culprit for me: TV. Relaxing in front of the TV is not bad in itself. I think watching...
Washington Mountains
There is nothing like the wonder of a sunset. Each sunset, no matter where at, is unique, beautiful, and magical. My husband took these photos through the airplane window while flying from Phoenix to...
Timberline Trail/Pacific Crest Trail
Timberline Lodge Timberline Lodge, built in 1937, is a rustic ski lodge that transports you back in time. The movie “The Shining” used a mock of of its exterior but was not filmed there....
Mount Hood Wilderness
I am blessed that I have an able body that allows me to hike in nature. After my surgeries side-lined me for a while (I still hiked while receiving chemo), I no longer take...
Family
This past weekend I attended the 60th birthday celebration of my husband’s client. In addition to celebrating his birthday, which was actually back in February, we celebrated his mother’s 90th birthday. They decided to...
The Golden Rule
Treating others in the way that you would like to be treated, referred to as “The Golden Rule”, is a principle that exists in many religions. It seems like common sense to me. I...
