For the last 24 hours much of the idle chatter is about the thunderstorm forecast to roll through our area. It’s sunny out now, but everyone heard a forecast… There…
Continue ReadingThe Nike employees are a diverse bunch, and the annual Pride celebrations are just another way to show their variety and inclusivity. The first hints that the time is near are…
Continue ReadingToday the plan is to hit a farmers markets via the MAX. Yeah, there’s not much to do in the area, and the best way to fluff my mental health…
Continue ReadingNike is an interesting environment in which to work. There are eye-catching touches everywhere. For example, this photo shows a rough-hewn wooden bench with ‘JUST DO IT’ carved into the…
Continue ReadingIt’s Memorial Day Weekend and I’m off to visit Carmella in Edmonton! She’s already picked a rental car that tickles her fancy: it’s the one with the commercials that feature…
Continue ReadingThis post is a collection of random moments that happened in the last couple of weeks. It’s been mostly work, walking to and from work, and some weekend walkabouts. One…
Continue ReadingNike Advanced Product Creation Center You may be asking yourself why I’m standing in front of the Nike Advanced Product Creation Center (APCC) first thing on a Saturday morning. Well,…
Continue ReadingWhoa! I’m up early! It’s 0300 and I’m standing outside, looking at the setting moon. Why outside? Why this crazy hour? Read on, please… Why up? Because Carmella’s ashore, within…
Continue ReadingThree weeks into this contract, my original AirBnB is done. I could extend, but the 50-minute walk to work is taking its toll, especially with the heavy wind and rains…
Continue ReadingNow that I’m in Oregon I have the chance to go to the Ranger training for SOAK, the regional Burning Man gathering for Portland and western Oregon. This a cool…
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