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val's ventures: December 2006
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December 19, 2006. Crouched in the door of the Twin Otter, waiting for the signal to jump, I see Zicatela Beach 15,000 feet below me, patiently awaiting my return. In just six short minutes, I'll set myself down softly on the hot white sand. The yellow light comes on: “Door! Green light: “Go! Facing each other, I wait for the signal from Jeanne. My eyes never leaving hers, I read her lips as she screams “Ready, Set, Go”. My timing is critical here: if I don’t leave at the same t...We didn't practice the ...
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val's ventures: January 2007
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January 28, 2007. Woody looks back at me and says in typical Woody fashion, "Wow Val, you look really happy right now. Happy you survived another landing in Cuautla? Something like that Woody, something an awful lot like that. Photos, top to bottom: Leaving the plane; Cuautla runway; Volcano Popocatepetl and sidekick Iztaccihuatl. Links to this post. January 23, 2007. Mountain pose is solid and stable, grounded. Strong legs, straight spine, tuck your tail: the vocal cues I would use while teaching ec...
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val's ventures: January 2008
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January 8, 2008. Accompanying nearly every meal I've eaten the past few weeks- yes, even breakfast- has been this humble little green sauce known as Chimichurri. I first experienced it's highly addictive properties at the Flor de Cafe in Puerto Escondido. In Mexico, mind you, not in Argentina where it comes from, served up with a world-class grass fed beef steak, but on the beach in Mexico where there is no fresh beef or parrillas in sight. I was drawn to the cafe in the beginning by its. I still cannot ...
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COJO EXPRESS: March 2011
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THIS IS HOW WE ROLL. Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Hangin' Out in Taylor, Michigan. Most of you who have been following my blog have undoubtedly figured out that the company to which COJO EXPRESS leases is located in Taylor, Michigan. Located on Inkster, between Northline and Eureka! Which just begs me to say, "I found it! And last, but certainly not least, is what most outsiders commonly know about this area: that it is home to a huge auto industry (thus the nickname "Motor City"). Okay, back to Taylor. ...
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val's ventures: October 2012
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October 23, 2012. For heaven's sake, how does one even begin to write a blog post after a year and a half? When so much has changed, when my life as I once knew it has evolved beyond belief? Sit down and just start, I suppose. I don't live in Hood River anymore. I live in a van; I seem to have an affinity for Sprinter Vans, because I now drive one for a living. It is enjoyable, and I meet extraordinary people. Like the lovely Lauren:. And these two, Ginjer and Savannah from the Flathead Valley:. And I go...
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val's ventures: Spring / Summer in Pictures
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June 27, 2011. Spring / Summer in Pictures. Rainbow Over the Hood. Birthday Cake Made by Joe. Ready to Eat at Anna's. First Farmers' Market of the Year. A Perfect Spring Dinner. Heart, Heart, Heart! Jody's Birthday Cake, Carrot of Course. Tiny Liquor and Hat Party. Cocktail of the Season. Hood River Super-D - Go Hermosa Harlots. Radishes Butter, oh hell yes. Post Canyon Ladies Adventure Ride! The Sturdy Bitch Race Team at the Ashland Super-D. Finish of Chuck's Chips, Talent, Oregon - Take One.
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val's ventures: May 2007
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May 24, 2007. Goodbyes, Homecomings, and One Expensive Glass of Wine. I wrote this on November 1, 2006 en route to South America. I always meant to post it to my blog, and have finally remembered to do it. Enjoy! How many of his compadres won't come home, won't have this tremendous welcome home? To life, freedom, and Venezuela. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. Hermosa Harlots - Women's MTB Race Team.
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We’ve Moved, Virtually Speaking! | embodiments of love
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Co-creating eco warriors journeying across mother earth! We’ve Moved, Virtually Speaking! Posted on November 15, 2012. New country, new adventures… and we’re here to stay. But as to which part of this vast island, who knows! So we are still on the road. Follow our adventures at our new blog, LoveInTheTimeOfPlenty.Wordpress.Com! Updated regularly- sort of! Larr; Stay Tuned! Be the first to start a conversation. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Address never made public). Adventures of ...
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val's ventures: January 2011
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January 21, 2011. Here's to a Bloggy New Year! The thing about writing for a living, I'm discovering, is that by the day's or week's end, I'm out of energy for my own projects, including my own blog. I have an ongoing list of blog posts, short stories, and article ideas for someday, but I sit down to write, and I don't seem to have any bandwidth left. Nomad Camp in Cali, November 2009. Links to this post. January 2, 2011. Well, some of them are going to be very simple, like cooking certain dishes I've al...
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val's ventures: April 2007
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April 26, 2007. From that point on, I followed her lead. I wrote myself lists each day, and crossed things off as I did them. I felt much better about being on Sheep Hill and started to get used to being there. Stinky and I fell into a routine, and it started to feel normal to be living at 8500 feet on a mountaintop. What if I missed one and it got out of control before anyone could get there? It really was an unforgettable experience. I can honestly say it was one of the most amazing things I have e...
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