Writers Connection Thursday August 26
The next Writers Connection meeting is at Rolling Hills Community Church Thursday August 26, at 7 p.m. in the East Atrium of the church. The church is located at 3550 SW Borland Road in Tualatin. Network, connect, be inspired, share work, learn of upcoming writers...
Adventure with Kids – Summer 2010 Week 7- Timothy Lake Family camping
Lying on a blanket by the lake while gazing at the star-filled sky; taking the boat out dodging white caps and listening to my twin sons laughing; searching for our crawdad traps on the lake then delighting in their wonder as they pull the traps up into the boat to...
What’s worse? That the flight attendant quit his job while spouting profanity or that he is being called a hero?
As a parent, I try to teach my children work ethics. The values of hard work, sticking with the job, learning as you go, being respectful, finishing the job, being kind. But those values fly in the face of the recent news story about a JetBlue flight attendant who...
Mom-college-age son Adventure to top of Saddle Mountain!
Finally, we made it happen -- to hike up to the top of Saddle Mountain. My 18-year-0ld son Ryan and his friend Jon and his mom and I have talked about going on a mom-son hike for a quite some time. Jon and Ryan have been friends since they were in my 3-year-old Sunday...
Adventure with Kids- Summer 2010 Week 6 – Beacon Rock and Steigerwald Wildlife Refuge
For our Week 6 adventure, my three youngest boys and I drove to Beacon Rock, which Micki had hiked up with his class in fourth grade when Mr. Munoz was his teacher. On the way, I saw a sign for the Steigerwald Lake Wildlife Refuge, so I said to the kids that I would...
Calling Home to hear those sweet voices
I am away at the Oregon Christian Writer’s conference and call home every day to talk to my family. I need to hear the sweet voices of my precious boys at home. My 7-year-old over the phone, his darling pitched voiced, “Hi Mommy,” melts my heart. I can picture him...
Adventure with Kids – Summer 2010 Week 5- Eagle Fern Park -Taking the Uneven Trail –
For my Week 5 Adventure with Kids I asked a mom friend Christine and her son to join me and my three (younger) boys. We ended up at Eagle Fern Park and the boys just loved it. Our original destination was to head back to Salmon Creek but it was too far for Christine...
Adventure with Kids- Summer 2010- Week 4 – Old Salmon River Trail
For our week 4 Summer Adventure with Kids, it was a family trek to hike along the Old Salmon River Trail, near Welches Oregon. We had to get a permit before hand at the ranger station ($ 30 year pass) then we parked in the Green CanyonsNational Forest Campground to...
Adventure with Kids – Summer 2010 – Week 3- Trout Lake – Missions Camp at Jonah Ministries
How about Huckleberry Milkshakes to start off the Week 3 Adventure at Trout Lake, Washington. By the rushing creek. With the breathtaking view of Mt. Adams in the background.Before going off to Missions Camp at Jonah Ministries, where the focus is on the ultimate...
Rolling Hills Writers Connection Thursday July 22 meeting
Rolling Hills Writers Connection Monthly Meeting will be Thursday July 22 We will meet at 7 pm in the East Atrium of the church. Come for inspiration, connection, encouragement. Learn of upcoming writers conferences and workshops. We will also discuss our upcoming...
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