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It was time for Oscar and Susan to make twist-twists. Oscar was quite proud of his monkey apron. Oscar was also quite happy waiting for the dough to chill and watching the work on the sewer line in the driveway. Then it was time to walk to the park, seeing some interesting plants along theContinue reading “Oregon – more time the kitchen”

Camilla and I went to Monroe Park before her karate lesson. She was intrigued with the seed heads of the Sweetgum. Ultimately she collected a bunch for an art project. I think of Sweetgum as a south-eastern US tree, but they are quite common in and around Eugene. Now on to karate! The karate lessonsContinue reading “Oregon – karate at Monroe Park”

I like taking pictures around town, here or in Ann Arbor, when it is dark. The cannabis industry is thriving in Oregon. Street art outside of a café, just like the next one. And a pretty wild set of windows with a dancer going across three window screens. And finally a snowman painted on aContinue reading “Oregon – downtown Eugene at night”

First of all, yesterday when it became really cold, the sky cleared and we actually saw some sun. The rascally elves got up in the middle of the night to play Trash Panda, a really fun little game. Today we went to Corvallis to visit our friends Jamie and Taylor. Jamie, who was on theContinue reading “Oregon – a visit to Corvallis”

But first – the elves built a lego train and had fun last night. Getting Milly to school and Oscar to day care during the pandemic. And finally a tea party! We might be able to get out later today. The temperature this morning was 31F and everything was covered with ice. I’m not sureContinue reading “Oregon – helping with the kids”

A short walk from where we are staying there re several options for eating. Laughing Planet café was the winner yesterday. Come on – any place where the kitchen is on 55 Godzilla Drive has to be good. The burrito I had was delicious. Today it is 37F and raining, who knows what we’ll do.Continue reading “Oregon – lunch choice”

Yoda on a dreary morning. The view from our rental in Eugene. Facing murals in an alley in downtown Eugene. One of the many window paintings. The windows of an interesting bar. Yet another dragon. Voodoo Doughnuts a must visit. More tomorrow…

The market days started with visits from Milly and Oscar’s elf friends. One day they were playing with little dragons by the advent tree and another they were snacking on twist-twists (we knew from the crumbs). Milly getting a braid, then it was time to head off to the market. Besides shopping and a foodContinue reading “Oregon – Eugene Holiday Market and more”

A 50m Douglas fir separating the park from the nearby homes. Some critters at a building in the park – a European earwig, a False black widow and a moth that is perhaps a Winter moth. There are even liverworts on the trees near the stream. The electric car charging station at Lane Community College,Continue reading “Oregon – a neighborhood park and more”

I can see why there is some much depression in Oregon in the winter. There are so many cloudy and cold rainy days. It makes Michigan look bright and cheerful. On the other hand the high humidity in the winter leads to the tremendous diversity in mosses, liverworts and lichens. For me, it is aContinue reading “Oregon – another rainy day”