Life is short

A woman drove through Salmon Street Springs, plowed through the harbor wall and plunged into the Willamette River this morning about 2:45. By the time divers recovered her body, she was dead. Why did she do it? Was it an accident, perhaps fueled by alcohol? Speculation is maybe suicide? Sad, life is too short - why hurry it along? I dunno, it takes a lot of pain to want to end your life. I sure as hell am not ready to die! Life is way too sweet.

Happy Birthday to my Sister!

Last Sunday, September 11 was my sister, Regina's birthday. Happy birthday to my sister and best friend! My hubby and I celebrated by hosting a birthday dinner for family. Here is one of her gifts, a itty-bitty volkswagen with a ghost hanging ten! Behr wishes Reg a happy birthday with lots of mice and everything nice!

A Little Country in the Big City

I really love working in downtown Portland, I have the best of both worlds. I live in the country and work in the city. But sometimes worlds collide. Walking down the street today, I saw this - a curious blend of country and city.

Wine Tasting Tour with My Sis

On Saturday, I went on a wine tasting tour with my sister, Reg and a few of her friends. The fun wasn't confined to the vineyards we visited. The "bus" (nicely outfitted with built-in bars, karaoke and a rockin' sound system) trip was like a traveling party!

Jan demonstrates the proper wine tasting technique.

Sue is our hostess with the most-ess!

Jan, leave the driver alone!!!!!

Work Peeps

Yesterday I attended a bridal shower for one of the VP's at work. Here are some of my Work Peeps: from left to right: Siobhan, Colleen, Kim, Sheri, Jeri, Mary and me! I am so lucky to have a job I love and be surrounded all day by some very nice people. And here's Siobhan (she was 2010 Central Catholic High School Rose Festival Princess), our summer intern and Gloria Holmes.

And this is Darwin, he is at the front desk greeting everyone as they come up to our floor.

And this is Kim Z., my wine buddy!

Happy Birthday to My August Peeps!

Sunday, August 6th, we hosted an August birthday party for my August B-day Peeps. A great time was had by all - I hope! Cake anyone?

Sox and I don't mean Sarbanes Oxley!

Sometimes knitters are stereotyped as old, staid ladies that sit around knitting stuff. If you were fortunate (and hip enough) to attend the Sock Summit held the weekend of July 30/31 at the Oregon Convention Center, the stereotype was blown out of the universe . . . literally. Not only was the vast array of yarn and knitting implements intoxicating - the people watching was out of this world. Older ladies with kool-aid dyed hair, young ladies proudly sporting their knitted stuff and even men were there. I dragged my sis, Reg, along with me but I think she had as much fun as I did! Best of all, the flash mob at the end of the day. Click on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOUL_S6tVr8