The organization that laid me off in January just sent me a letter asking for a donation. (insert facial expression conveying "WTF" here ( Read more... )

When taking stock of my life I've always been more inclined to think of my friends and the joy in my life than to turn to worldly possessions. And yesterday the two things came together in such a way to reassure me that I have my priorities exactly right, and am richer than it seems I have any right to be.

Autumnwinds and I just got hired at Taylor ( Read more... )

I just got home from my last day of work. The field season is finished and the summer crew is dispanding to thier various corners for the NorthWest with no fanfair to speak of. I'll miss some of them, but hope to be in touch and possibly see them in future summers ( Read more... )

I moved into this apartment about 4 months ago. There are a few things about the area that are a little sketchy, but overall it's not too bad. There were a few nights where I could hear people really screaming at each other, sometimes people playing really loud music in their getto-mobiles, and my downstairs neighbor was handcuffed and put into ( Read more... )

Being alone in a new town with limited transportation and funds I’ve been reading a bit more than usual in my off time. This has been quite lovely in a number of regards, and has also given me the chance to ponder a few things ( Read more... )

I recently moved to Port Angeles and am looking for people I can train with (martial arts, specifically Bujinkan/Ninpo). I called my only lead so far for the area. It was a little dodgy to begin with since my information indicated the person was a black belt doing a home study program. Most blackbelts in this particular martial art are far ( Read more... )

A friend of mine is on his death bed at the moment and his body is failing. He has lived a life of such integrity, inteligence, and honor that he has earned the repsect and admiration of viturally all who know him (the few exceptions I know of have been people who beccome uncomfortable when they are around people who are at peace with who they are ( Read more... )

I picked this up from someone on my friend list and it seemed like a great idea. Please enjoy, but don't feel obligated ( Read more... )

It's been a long week and I'm feeling the need for a little recovery time, so hikes are out for the moment. It's the weekend (a 3-day weekend for me) and I finally have some time off. I called to see if Mike wanted to get together, but he had other commitments to fulfill. No biggy ( Read more... )

Ever feel suprised by another person being startled by something that seems commonplace to you ( Read more... )