We are getting cooler days, with a couple of 80F days thrown in just for good measure, but autumn is definitely upon us. Found a couple of paintings I did some time ago, which I am sure I have already used, but they just seemed to fit the season. Next week we are taking a…
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This week in The Pearl – September 10, 2026
Last Friday, September the 4th, would have been my dad’s 102th birthday. He lived a long life, 93 years, and I miss him. We would sit at his table in Molalla and discuss everything from politics to the Bible, sometimes with a bit of passion, but it never damaged our relationship, though some may have…
This week in The Pearl – September 3, 2026
We spent most of this week in Newberg cat sitting for Alexis & Joe while they went north for a wedding in Seattle and a few days on San Juan Island. We went out for a couple of meals, but didn’t cook until yesterday when we were back home. This week was not conducive for…
This week in The Pearl – August 27, 2026
This was a week with plenty of “best moments.” My birthday is August 18, my oldest friend, Tim, has his on the 21st so we often have celebrations that are connected. This year, Lisa, Tim’s wife, put together quite a surprise for Tim. Tricia and I were in on it from the start, and sworn…
This week in The Pearl – August 20, 2026
Heading into some busy times but there is still time to watch some travel and our continuing re-watching of Somebody Feed Phil. Saturday, Tricia made one of my favorites, I do have a lot of favorites, but hey! food is important. Baked shrimp and mashed cauliflower. This is the preparation that even changed our friend…
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