my last night "on the riverfront"

Still really hot tonight; had a long tiring day; packed a bit this morning but not tonight; too tired; it was hot and I was working at work (writing a lot); went to get my apartment keys...walked around my new apartment; did I say "my new apartment"; just beautiful...still need to pack in the morning; not too much left and if I don't get all done on Sat I still have the MONTH OF AUGUST TO FINISH....I have two places at one time; looked at furniture but still have not found what I really want yet....so it is pretty here but it is small and I want a place that I can move around and not feel like I am living in a hotel suite. L is coming over about noon, packers about 1:30 ---so, my new life begins tomorrow at my "new apartment"---b of b and s called tonght. nice to hear his voice and talk about flag stuff. I don't have to take my laundry to the laundry mat anymore...that will be really great...can do my laundry AT ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT and not have to haul it across the river to have it done. Sometimes it is just the little things that make all the difference...

ok--its enough---yes, I do remember Arizona--107 degrees

yes, it is HOTTERTHANHOTESTTHANHOTTTTTTTTTTTTTT...plus I am trying to finish my packing so I can move to my new apartment....on Sat...I am ready to get out of here and all of what it is not...yes, I did love seeing the river but there are so many other things wrong and I am just ready to go....so...just a few more days of heat and then the movers will be here. Watched the Paris Opera Ballet documentary on netflix...they are so inspirational. What dedecation they have---from 8 years to retiring at 40. Mainly one theme seemed to be was "being lonely" in a crowd..over and over again and the dual struggle of the passion of dancing as a career or going another direction. Great views of Paris....

Like Arizona Today

Just darn hot like southern Arizona today...visited l,d,h house...just love their cats...watered all over the place including my own feet and head...did more packing today...a little bit each day...I bought smaller boxes so I can move them more easily but it will take more. Dishes almost done. Next pots and pans...then on to the bedroom...it will all get done...yea! I am excited.

One More Week

I started to pack yesterday and continued today...almost finished the living room (books, misc stuff)..went to the river side and had clams for dinner and walked to the old boats that were on display..one was dated 1946--wooden boats. Beautiful night; great skyline; took lots of pictures of the area...I will be moving on August 1st...got cable, electricity, movers, etc...I AM READY TO GET OUT OF THIS PLACE. CAN YOU TELL? So my spare time with be packing boxes and more boxes...will miss l,d,h...I will be looking in on their sweet cats and WATERING THE PLANTS as we approach 100 degrees in the next couple of days....I want to have some orchids when I get there too. I know these are lillies...oh well.

Just a few more days...

Just a few more evenings looking at the River---it has been a living treat for me this past year but time to move on and over....I will even be closer to campus...about 3 blocks...kinda funny if you ask me but well worth it. It could be called a "wow" place. It is peaceful, BEAUTIFUL SPACE, numerous amenities including free parking; free guest parking; and large enough I can actually have guests over! It is going to be wonderful...so what do I have to do to get there? MOVE AGAIN....oh well, this will not be like moving from Arizona to Portland that is for sure...went to ww today and only gained a bit after 10 days of a vacation....so, time to start packing...a little bit at a time and it will go!!!!! H is even on the "kitten hunt" for me...so cute. Love your teeth..you know who that is.

Our Blue Mother Earth-thank you.

Where Were You 40 Years Ago Today?

I was sitting in the Kayenta Holiday Inn with 20 of my dear college friends (mainly from Prescott College and other places) watching THE MAN ON THE MOON. I would say "that was not a small feet? haha ha"--the subtext of the story is pretty good too; I was doing a summer archaelogy "dig" workshop on Black Mesa with R...an early love of mine...we had a good summer of digging and playing...our professor Dr. Gummerman rented the room for all of us to watch the "Moon" event...don't forget this is northern Arizona 40 years ago...black and white....tv...we all were dust covered, hot, and crazy with excitment..."those were the days"---my my...now I am sitting in Portland overlooking the River with its pretty lights....nite nite

It's Over

Too soon for my vacation to end...this is new to me; to have time for vacation vs NAU where I had my summer's off...those were the days..but they are over...new days and new experiences. Finished my vacation today by driving through farm lands again and visited wineries south of Portland..slowly driving and loving the old barns, trackers, farm lands, sheep, horses, and green pastures. It brings me so much peace. Went to UU first and heard a new minister talk about her UU trip to the south re civil rights monuments, etc. It made me cry. Last night watched a video on Gordon Parker, an African American photographer, artist, movie maker, poet....and so much more...back to PSU tomorrow with a new attitude. On Friday, I found a new apartment...Village at Lovejoy Fountain...and my new bedroom window will open up to the fountain and I will hear it bubble. Lots of trees and very large! More later, I love it.

Portland Home Again

I had a wonderful time--more later; just want to sleep and NOT DRIVE.

Vacation Time

aka starting my vacation....VACATION...cg that means NO WORK!

Good morning---yesterday was pretty hard--retelling of the past events--lots of support but just darn hard to share. In the evening I went and bought a new stereo system for my Honda and my vacation...it links to my iphone so that is wonderful...can listen to all the music and books I have on my iphone...drove through Washington Park early evening and that was so lovely; I will be doing that more often...an escape into the trees and scent of pines...reminded me of Flag...the overlook up on the vista to the dome to look at the stars...remember stars, C? Went to bed really late and could not sleep so I am not doing too well right now...THEREFORE

"The Chinese name for the peony means "most beautiful". It's fitting that the lush, lovely peony is often used as a metaphor for female beauty. A most auspicious flower, they symbolize prosperity, happiness and peace. They are regarded as an omen of good fortune. Chinese peony paintings are often hung in the home for good luck and in the office for a prosperous business. It is the flower of riches and honor. Pictured in full bloom, the peony symbolizes peace". The picture is from the site called "1000 shops".

I was on the internet looking at so many sites to Paris and came across one which shows apartments one can rent for vacations...so lovely---I need lovely and softness right now. So off to the "factory" ...l

A Most Beautiful Day

went to UU this morning...nice to see everyone again...a sweet loving community. Fireworks last night were outstanding...dinner with l, d, and a and her s. Fun, caring, and darn good food. Not as hot right now.Yesterday was really hot. Sure looking forward to my vacation in the San Juan's Island. not good with f today...

It is Almost Tomorrow and In Some Places It Is...

Ok--I got carried away with blue...blue this and blue that...oh well.....I like it. 1 minute until it is tomorrow....Sat...it just became Sat. nite nite

Thank G for Sleep

Feeling better all the way around today...my food is reflecting this too. Very helpful conversation with l1...so, very hot today; spent time at the mall, looking for an apartment, getting my nails done...keeping cool...or trying to. Listened to my new art class re making stencils etc. Really like the instructor; very funny and has a cute cat. nite nite

Even Looking at Outer Space

like I suggested in my blog yesterday---does not to be helping me tonight---sleep is a curative too. nite nite c..