If you missed part one start here. I rolled out of the driveway on July 27th not sure what lay ahead but I was certainly excited and a bit nervous of what day one would bring. I rolled out of Grants Pass and headed towards Medford. This unlike any other day of the trip I…
Because I know there will be doubters of the veracity of the following information I am providing a link to my public strava account. While the trip chronicled was undertaken prior to the creation of strava it does list my total strava miles as over 50,000 miles… a tad more than the 3400 mile journey…
Cocosmia Lucifer, with its vibrant red flowers and easy-going nature, is a fantastic addition to any garden. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a complete novice, cultivating these stunning plants can be a rewarding experience. They not only provide a stunning burst of red color to your landscape or garden but they also attract hummingbirds…
Health experts want the government to stop selling cigarettes to anyone born after 2008. This idea comes from a policy in New Zealand, but their new Prime Minister is not going forward with it. Dr. Andrew Pipe, a scientist who helps people quit smoking, thinks Canada should consider this policy. He says it could stop…
An unusual respiratory illness is currently affecting dogs, causing worry among pet owners and puzzlement among veterinarians. This disease, referred to as an “atypical canine infectious respiratory disease,” has been reported in several states, including Oregon, Colorado, and New Hampshire. Being an Oregon resident myself with 3 golden retrievers I felt the need to take…
The Toyota Prius Is the 2024 MotorTrend Car of the Year If you recall we did an article about how the Prius 2023 was the world’s first perfect car, now almost 2 months later Motor Trend is jumping on the band wagon, announcing today that the Prius won their coveted 2024 car of the year…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on November 9 that they are looking into a Salmonella Kiambu outbreak. This particular strain of Salmonella has affected people in seven states and might be linked to a pet food manufacturer, Mid America Pet Food. Mid America Pet Food has voluntarily recalled more of its products on…
Iceland has been experiencing a lot of earthquakes recently. On Tuesday alone, there were 700, and another 800 have occurred since then. These quakes are happening because there’s magma (a hot liquid that forms inside the Earth and can cause volcanoes) close to the ground surface. This was confirmed when scientists found sulfur dioxide, a…
Sharp is introducing the first Roku TV with an OLED display. Until now, Roku TVs have only had LCD screens. Sharp’s new Aquos OLED TVs are changing that. These TVs come in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes. They support Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, and have four HDMI ports that all support variable refresh rate (VRR) for…
Matthew Perry – American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom “Friends”. While he left us all far too soon at the age of 54, he shares that age marker with some other very famous people. John Candy – Canadian actor and comedian known for his work in films like “Planes, Trains…
