I read about them while in Seattle. Curious, I you-tubed them and found this:

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Current Mood: cheerful

Current Location: The Old Homestead
Current Mood: calm

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Current Mood: cheerful

Last year was a pretty tough year. Actually, it started in December of 07 when mom became seriously ill. Job hunting in 08 was sucky and that's when I knew the economy was going downhill. Then mom died in July. That was not fun, especially when dealing with various weirdo siblings. But I did get a permanent job (at a bank!) and even though the pay is rather dismal, I do have health insurance for now. So when I'm feeling a bit blue, I remember this:

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Current Mood: cold
Current Music: Sounds of the wind blowing

I was reading the local weather report and they posted this at the end:


Note the fancy footwork!

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Current Mood: awake

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Current Mood: bouncy

I really enjoy breakfast places in Portland. It was cold this morning and while Plaid and I walked to a delicious breakfast place, I took the following pictures:

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Current Mood: chipper

http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1869325,00.html#

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Current Mood: contemplative
Current Music: Santogold

Portland got a fair amount of snow over a week, I think the most actually since 1968. The worst part is driving on hills and corners. A little tricky. Closer to Mount Hood, there's always alot more snow and skiing! Snowshoeing! Nordic skiing! My friend J lives very close to Hood and is used the snow. Unfortunately, her transformer blew and as a result has no electricity, so no heat in addition to no light. And the snow crashed through her roof. It is leaking into her kitchen. She is snowed in as she lives at the end of a private road. She is waiting for PGE and the snowplow guy to get up there soon. Hopefully before dark. Please send good thoughts her way!

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Current Mood: worried

Current Location: The Old Homestead
Current Mood: sad