Fishing for GoldSuspects: Salmon Myres, Peter "the Pike" Holster, Tracey Trout, and Roland Muskee: "Your class projects will be due in three weeks. That will give you time enough toresearch, write your reports and at the end deliver a concise presentation to the class." Salmon Myers closed the geography book and stood up from... More..
The walking stick. Not just any stick. But your stick. A help in time of need. A veritable friend when no one else is around. It's you, or rather an extension. So who are you? What is important to you? That is the first question and perhaps the last question, that means anything, to ask yourself when making a walking stick.Ar... More..
It's October and 50 miles south east of Portland Oregon, the Mt. Hood Railroad chugs along through trees laden with gold and yellow and crimson leaves. It carries passengers looking like ghosts and goblins excited to hear "It's a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown." Passengers will see wide vistas, narrow valleys, winding rivers and... More..
"Hey, I'll see you later. I'm going over to Jenny's house for a play date with the kids." "OK. But when you get home I'll be over at Tom's house watching the game. And from there I have to go to the office to catch up on some paperwork for Monday."I thought that when you get married, you married your friend. Before marriage i... More..
Telluride, Colorado founded in 1878 was a mining town bringing in the sophisticates of the east and the rough and tumble gold seekers from the south. The bipolar atmosphere of Telluride exists today. December is an excellent time to experience these extremes. Begin by driving slowly down historic Main Street to the New Sherid... More..
Seen any movies lately about teenagers working at fast food joints? It's enough to make the imagination revolt when driving through McDonalds, Wendy's and the various fast food restaurants. Is it safe to eat this food or is the employee having a good or bad day and have they watched these movies.In recent years, the age of em... More..
A splash of red here, a spatter of yellow there, and a well defined petal place just exactly on the outer edge of center is the beginning of a still life that will eventually be consumed. It's a cake. A birthday cake made of frosting, Starburst candies, fruit leather and Necco wafers for the terracotta pot.For those with an e... More..
Elizabeth Mckinley
Spokane, Washington US
Articles Written: 7
Writers Invited: 3