Nancy 
Hello my friends. For those of you still reading, thank you for hanging in there. For new friends, thank you for welcoming me into your lives. I’m lovin’ my life in Maupin, and still learning how to be an Oregonian; new survival gear is involved: snow boots, rafting gear, ice cleats. Skills to out-smart and … Read more
Hello all – So I thought I’d completely jettisoned my old self…. but there are some things that are just here to stay… And that was rather the point – to see what remained after all the excess fell away. Part of the Peace Corps journey was to re-calibrate. You’ve heard this story before, so … Read more
Yes indeed, the sun has set on yet another year and 2016 blew in with with gusto and freezing temps here on the northern shore. Some strange atmospheric anomaly brought with it the tease of seeing the northern lights as far south as Cannon Beach, so in search of a little magic, a friend and … Read more
In this season of giving, many of us are looking for different ways to honor the spirit of the season and the sentiments of birth, hope and illumination – bringing light to our lives and the lives of others. Certainly there are many ways to do this depending on beliefs and spiritual path, one’s … Read more
Another gorgeous sunset at Haystack Rock It’s been too long – I’ve just been living life – and life is good in Cannon Beach. When I arrived back in April after my first trip back to Austin, I plunged into volunteering at the fabulous Haystack Rock – the icon for Cannon Beach. It’s a National … Read more
Once again I have Austin in the rear-view mirror. It has been classic Austin, wildflowers beginning to bloom – Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, Primrose for starters – and yellow air. Yes – you read right. It took me bit to figure it out until I realized everything was sporting a layer of fine yellow dust – … Read more
Hello everyone – me again…. rambling on about what is turning into an epic road trip with my shoebox-size Honda FIT, named Hissy (as in – “she threw a hissy fit”) named because my friend Karla-of-the-U-Haul-trip challenged me to name it and that seemed to fit, no pun intended. The day before I left, this … Read more
Reports of my being swallowed up by the sea have been greatly exaggerated… However, as a low-tide sneaker wave at Hug Point came from behind me, wrapped its watery tentacles around first my ankles, then my calves and continued to slurp above my knees – I did wonder for a moment if this is how … Read more
It’s been rather a whirlwind, but I’m in and I’m stayin’ here for at least the year. I keep telling myself, this Fall and Winter will be the test. Thus far – not yet a month, the weather has been a nice surprise. Yes, there’s been rain, but from the reports I received from non-Oregonians … Read more
One day and counting! Yesterday was lease signing, key collecting, and the start of celebrating. A friend me met me and we had a celebratory lunch on the beach. Since some of you have been asking, here are some preliminary shots. Some are of the house as it is and others of the area. More … Read more