Tracy's Purple Adventure

05/07/2020

Festivities, which usually translates to food 😁 love these family feasts that restaurants have come up with! This one included sombreros & margaritas for the 5th!!

04/20/2020

Good Morning PEOPLE!!!
Times been crazy, been rebuilding. One of our helpers, they work for peanuts 🤣

03/15/2020

This is from our local coastal police department. Enjoy the read and have a safe day 😃

It’s hard to believe that we even have to post this. Do not call 9-1-1 just because you ran out of toilet paper. You will survive without our assistance.

In fact, history offers many other options for you in your time of need if you cannot find a roll of your favorite soft, ultra plush two-ply citrus scented tissue.

Seamen used old rope and anchor lines soaked in salt water. Ancient Romans used a sea sponge on a stick, also soaked in salt water. We are a coastal town. We have an abundance of salt water available. Sea shells were also used.

Mayans used corn cobs. Colonial Americans also used the core of the cob. Farmers not only used corn cobs, but used pages from the Farmers Almanac. Many Americans took advantage of the numerous pages torn from free catalogs such as Sears and Roebuck. The Sears Christmas catalog, four times thicker than the normal catalog, could get a family of three wiped clean from December through Valentine’s Day; or Saint Patrick’s Day if they were frugal.

Then, of course, there are always alternatives to toilet paper. Grocery receipts, newspaper, cloth rags, lace, cotton balls, and that empty toilet paper roll sitting on the holder right now. Plus, there are a variety of leaves you can safely use. Mother Earth News magazine will even tell you how to make your own wipes using fifteen different leaves. When all else fails, you have magazine pages. Start saving those catalogs you get in the mail that you usually toss into the recycle bin. Be resourceful. Be patient. There is a TP shortage. This too shall pass. Just don’t call 9-1-1. We cannot bring you toilet paper.

03/15/2020

This morning in downtown Portland. March 14 and we have snow!! For those not familiar, The Unipiper is a local legend. Gotta love it. Portland, keepin it weird!

Slow down Portland, one state of emergency at a time! I can barely keep up with thing as they are!!

03/09/2020

Saw the Broadway show Frozen & enjoyed dinner with my daughter.
Frozen on stage was delightfully fun, steak tartara, ricotta and mussels were fabulous!
Remember to treat yourself with good food & beverage, you are worth it!

03/05/2020

Squirrel!!
Slider reflects badly, there's nutz in there they want
- squirrel! 🤣

03/03/2020

On Sunday I my Jeep was hit by a very rude hit & run driver. I actually spoke to him at a stoplight about the fact that he had just hit me. He had some not so nice words and drove off. He has now been arrested and will appear in court. It amazes me when adults refuse to take responsibility for their actions. This could've made for a very bad day if I had let it, but I chose another path. 😁

03/02/2020

Monday morning after a busy weekend, including being the victim of a hit & run. Life throws you curves all the time, it's the way you deal with it that matters. I chose to play in the puddles! There's reason for insurance, I'm ok & Karma is awesome.

02/26/2020

some problems are heavier than others . . .

February 23, 2020 - Cowlitz County Deputies responded to a sea lion in the roadway, far from its normal waters. Garlock Rd, near Castle Rock, Washington.

02/19/2020

Along with enjoying the color purple, I also enjoying drag racing my SRT8 Jeep GC. As many did, I watched this past Monday as Ryan Newman was involved in a horrific crash at Daytona 500. Grateful that he is showing "great improvement" and walking around the hospital.

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman has been released from a Daytona Beach hospital after a horrific crash on Monday during the final lap of the Daytona 500.

02/19/2020

I like beer. Stouts, Porter and other dark beers are my fav. Astoria, on the Oregon coast, is the home of Fort George Brewery where the Festival of Dark Arts is held every year, a celebration of dark beer and art.

19 new photos · Album by Tracy Neuhauser