Valarie Budayr
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Under the sea….
"The sea is a vast reservoir of nature. It was through the sea that the earth, so to speak, began." Jule Verne as spoken by Captain Nemo. It wasn't said in a harsh way. It was just a statement, said… Continue reading
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Is Fall coming?
I noticed it a couple of days ago as I was sitting on the screen porch at the stuga. At first it was subtle and I paused to question if the temperature felt different. A few seconds later a gust… Continue reading
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Unschooling Update
The weather is hot, the garden is whithering,everyone is home from their travels and school has begun. That all said, I thought I would take a few moments to focus on some fun we had this summer while we were… Continue reading
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Piano Guts
It is always a pinnacle day when our friend the piano tuner comes. Yesterday was such an occasion. Everything started as normal….bling,bling,bling,silence,adjust. After about 10 minutes I noticed that it got very quiet,so I tip-toed downstairs to see what… Continue reading
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Loveables & Giveaways
I feel like shouting for joy…..truly. For four years I have watched as my fig tree always grows much foilage and many figs, but the figs never ripen in time to taste them. Autumn comes, the fruit drops, and there… Continue reading
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On Top of the World
Oh it's so good to be back home and back together…..all except one that is. Zuzu comes back next week and then we will be a whole family again. It has been a difficult summer for us. My father… Continue reading
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Pearl Bakery
Nothing speaks Sunday morning to me more than the Pearl Bakery. The ritual goes something like this: Buy the Oregonian (our newspaper) Walk to the Pearl bakery. Purchase a gibassier and a Latte. Sit and read the paper while eating and… Continue reading
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Portland Farmer’s Market
Everyday thePortland's Farmer's Market finds a different corner of the city to sell it's finest produce,cheese,fish, flowers, and baked goods in, all tossed up with some fantastic live music. Best of all….they invite school age children to take cooking classes… Continue reading
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Skyline View
I hadn't seen Portland from the rooftops…..so glad I did. Continue reading
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The Nines
Have you ever stayed in a hotel in your hometown? I never had, until girlfriend Susie suggested a new hotel built in the old department store that I use to work in. The old Meier & Frank building now houses… Continue reading
A Place Like This 