Trojan Cooling Tower Implosion 20th Anniversary
The 499-foot hourglass-shaped cooling tower came crashing down—and the worst time for my camera to fail.
Mt. St. Helens Eruption 46th Anniversary
46th anniversary of the big Mt. St. Helens eruption. Also, a look back on the 2024 eruption.
Vacant Building, Post Office, and Pub in Pe Ell
A vacant building, a Post Office, and a pub walk into…. Hmm…
First Time Visiting Neskowin Beach
My first time here, I explore Neskowin Beach, known for its ghost forest and very big rock.
Farewell, Type 1 MAX Trains
TriMet is retiring all of their Type 1 MAX light rail trains. The high-floor cars have been in service since 1986.
Dusting Off the Website and Starting Fresh
Social media is burning me out, so it’s time to go back to old-school blogging.








