I really had a good time here. There are biking trails and hiking trails and, of course, the beach. This is a sleepy little town that does not seem to get the tourist traffic of Ocean Shores or Pacific City. However, I liked it’s charm and it was filled with real people working to make…
Month: April 2019
Homeless
“You realize you are technically homeless by choice”, the text message comes in from a good friend. She is facing the end of a job and housing contract. She, too, is facing being unemployed and homeless. “Yup”, I text back. I am homeless by choice. I don’t feel homeless. I don’t look homeless. At least…
Stub Stewart State Park
I really felt like I was glamping on this one! All the water I could want right at my doorstep, free showers, flush toilets and a sink, the entire “walk in” section to myself, paved trails for bikeriding, plenty of hiking to get myself turned around on and make three miles into ten. The actual…
Steam Donkey Brewing
Aberdeen, Washington This brewery is also part of the revitalization area and I commend that dedication. However, the beer was terrible. I have never had a Kolsch that smelled like green peppers. They were all either soapy, astringent or with the pepper smell. I could not finish my taster. I hope whatever is happening with…
Blackbeard Brewing
Westport, Washington I did not ask, but I think they may be extract as the beers were all very sweet. I was underwhelmed and not a fan of their fruit additions. I overheard a staff person say they use puree, but that should not all sink to the bottom and cloud your beer. The flavors…
Mount Olympus Brewing
Located in Aberdeen, Washington. No food, but decent size tasters available. The young man I spoke to whose name now escapes me really impressed me with their dedication to helping revitalize the area they are in and their efforts working towards a more vibrant downtown. The beer was all good and a highlight is the…
Mazama Brewing
Hillsboro, Oregon Stopped in here to have something different. There is a Rogue and McMenamins in the area and I have been to both. I really want to reach beyond my previous boundaries. Oh, and from a place that was open. Sorry, all, but this chick needs you to be open earlier in the day!…
Going it Alone
It strikes me this morning that, as much as I think I am making this brave move, going it solo, acting like some long ranger, I am really not doing this alone. Not by a long shot. I was getting ready to send some mail. I have to send my Mom a check as she…
I Live Outside
Wait, what? Me? Living outside? What the actual fuck?? Really?? Outside?? Like not in a house or a building? Right now, that and that alone is blowing my mind. I live outside. Holy fucking hell. I LIVE OUTSIDE!! Like our ancestors, like a cave man, like a drug addict, like a vagabond, like tribal folks,…
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