Snow Day in Portland Oregon - Jan 2007

Today is the first time this winter we have snow in the city of Portland. The kids are happy - they have another day of no school. The parents are happy, or at least some parents are happy that they have another day to spend with their children and escape the brunt of a work day.

It is a beautiful winter wonderland out there, folks. There's hardly any traffic and families are outside playing in the snow - throwing snowballs, sledding, and some people even ditched their cars and bring out their cross country skis as their means of transportation today.

I love days like this, where everyone is outside and playing and you can hear kids laughing, having fun and screaming with joy. It feels like time stop for a little while and nobody is in a rush to get anywhere. Everyone is just being mellow, hanging out with their families, and enjoying the tranquility of the day! Wow!

Happy New Year!

I know it is a little late, but 2007 has just started.
So a very Happy New Year to everyone. Wish everyone the best of the best in this coming year.
I rang in the new year at a friend's party. There were about 140 people at this party and it was loud and noisy and lots, and lots of fun. Everyone appears to have a great time, or at least I did.

Happy New Year!!

Labor Day Weekend - Black Butte Ranch

Labor day weekend, the weekend before the school year begins, was spent in Black Butte Ranch, eight miles from the town of Sisters in Central Oregon. Black Butte Ranch or BBR is a laid back gated community filled with recreational activities that include tennis, golf, swimming, hiking, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding and biking on 18 miles of bike path. BBR is a great place for families to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and just kick back doing fun stuff or nothing at all.