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Recreation, Vacations, and Holidays

The Secret Jade Pools of Owyhees

March 30, 2010 Recreation, Vacations, and Holidays

There is a completely unexpected place of unique beauty deeply hidden in an obscure  small canyon of the Owyhee foothills.  I know, because I was there Sunday.  It will remain hidden, or, at least, you won’t find out it’s location from me, as I was crocheting contentedly during most of the drive.  That peaceful pastime [...]

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Beach Front Escapade in October

November 10, 2009 Recreation, Vacations, and Holidays
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Laura running a bit with Kiwi Lake Cascade at the end of October is much like the Oregon Coast is most of the year.  The water level is low enough to offer long, wide expanses of light sand  beaches.  The wind is chill, but usually not enough to deter heat generating activity, such as playing [...]

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Connecting the Dots

March 13, 2009 Gardening in Southwest Idaho

It does not seem that my various mishaps here in Taiwan have made me apprehensive about exploring or taking risks.  I think this is a good thing.  For example, on a recent bike ride, I found construction blocking the bike path and signs that may or may not have meant “go this way to follow [...]

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