For the long weekend, I’ve decided to go backpacking.  I’ll be going with my Boy Scout troop up to Horse Lake for a great weekend of hiking, camping, and general goof-offing.  Yes, “goof-offing” is a word.  Just like “polyscoot” or “meditup.”

Anyway … Horse Lake is one of my favorite places to go hiking.  It’s just at the bottom of the South Sister in eastern Oregon and has a gorgeous rocky peninsula jutting out into the middle of the lake.  A great description (as well as directions and photos) can be found here.

Also, since I’ll be out of town on Monday, there won’t be an update.  I’ll try to give you something else Monday night instead; pictures, perhaps.

This past week saw some great things in my life.  Firstly, I am proud to say that we have officially completed the workbook for Career Crossroads.  As you are reading this, I am most likely approving the proof copy through my printer and submitting the title for listing on Amazon.com.

In addition, InspiredSmiles is finally fully integrated with Twitter.  Anyone interested in getting the latest smiles sent to their phone via text messages only needs to sign up for a free Twitter account and follow InspiredSmiles.

I’ve also managed to get back in touch with my creative side.  It’s been a while since I’ve drawn or written anything not work-related.  I forgot how much I enjoy it!  I’ll post some images for you this weekend!

Wow, it was hot.  The new state park is amazing, but not when it’s so hot outside.  Originally, my plans for this previous weekend included: [Read more...]

For the past two weeks, the weather gurus have been saying it will rain this weekend.  I’m a tough Oregonian, so I was prepared for that.  I plan to go camping this weekend, and I’ve had my warm, waterproof clothing set out for a while. [Read more...]