Harris Beach lies at the very southern end of the Oregon coast… just about 10 miles from the California border. It’s a popular beach due to it’s proximity near Brookings and one of the more easily accessible beaches in Southern … Continue reading
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Almost like a breath of fresh air… Fall has arrived. We’re expecting our first frost in the next few days, the smoke is gone, and we’re getting some spectacular sunrises / sunsets in the valley with the clouds arriving from … Continue reading
We have a new addition to our family. His name is Ilo (pronounced “eye-low”) which means “joy” in Finnish. The pronunciation is not quite how it’s said in Finnish, but we think it’s easier for us to remember this way. … Continue reading
There’s no doubt that this summer has been rough in the Rogue Valley (and the rest of southern Oregon). The heavy smoke has been worse this year than most of us can remember. The good news is that with the … Continue reading
A recent camping trip taught me the reason why I need to stop checking my phone all the time. We found a wonderful campground on the Oregon coast called Rock Creek. The beauty there is amazing… it’s a small campground … Continue reading
We had the pleasure of hosting my wife’s cousin (and her son) from Hungary early this month, and it is always interesting to see how they react to the local sights that are so familiar to us. Of course we … Continue reading
Living in the Rogue Valley (Southern Oregon) the weather here is generally mild… we get only about 20 inches of rain a year, and the weather resembles more that of California than what most people think of Oregon. Nature can … Continue reading
There comes a time in life when you feel a change is necessary. For me it was this last year. I’ve worked full time as an Engineer for over 35 years, and while I love the work (and more importantly … Continue reading
Ever since I was in College, I’ve been a Canon user starting with the AE-1 film camera. Not that I was a fanboy of Canon gear, it’s just that they had the right products at the right time for me. … Continue reading
As you may have noticed, things have been silent for the last few years. This was mainly due to the lack of time trying to manage full-time work, running a hay-farm, and life in general. This is not to say … Continue reading