Blogs from Ashland, Oregon, United States, North America - page 2

Geo: 42.1947, -122.708On the road in my new home. Ahh! I was surprised to see that Honey Lake is actually a lake. Of course, it probably doesn't get more than 4 inches deep, but whatever. Susanville is just as depressing as I remember. Northeastern California is more beautiful than I remember. It's funny - most people think of CA and all that comes to mind is San Francisco, Los Angeles, or the big hot valley full of fruit and assholes. People from southern California have it in their heads that San Francisco is northern California. Not sure if you guys have looked at a map recently, but there's a couple hundred miles above that. But you probably don't care, anyway, which is fine, cause I doubt they really care about you, either.Oregon! A couple times as ... read more

June in Oregon, ahhhh. The Pacific Northwest is GORGEOUS and I think I chose the perfect time of year to be here. It rained the first week I was in Oregon, then was sunny and perfect for the rest of the month, so I cannot complain. I spent one week in Tiller, OR at PermaOrganic Goat Farm with Dan, the other wwoofer, located 20+ miles from anything, even a post office, with no cell service, surrounded by the national forest. Dan and I spent our time walking in the forest with the goats, reading, drinking goat milk and playing lots and lots of cards! We milked seven mini-Nubian goats every morning, using the milk to drink and make cream cheese and butter. There was more milk than we could consume or make cream cheese with, so ... read more

So here I am, only 10 days from my european adventure of 2010. I am just feeling anxious, excited, happy, nostalgic. It was an odd feeling looking at my day planner for the next 10 days.... so busy and full. Massage to do here, party on this day, work, packing, very full days. Then suddenly- my each day in my planner is EMPTY. This is almost surreal. I think this means I work too much and that this trip is well deserved and needed. Here we go, the count down has begun!... read more

It’s the 75th anniversary of the OSF in Ashland. I just got back from seeing three plays this weekend. While Pride and Prejudice was a strong production - it just couldn’t compare to the amazing performance of Hamlet or Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. I’m writing because if you’ve ever thought you’d like to go - choosing to see either or both of these would make it a trip you won’t regret. We talked about both of them almost the entire 5 hour drive home. We can also recommend you check for housing on Craigslist. We found a room above an antique store that is literally 2 blocks from the theater. It was a sweet bedroom and bath with some setup for coffee/refrigerator. It is one block from the food co-op (think New Seasons). The ... read more

The past week and a half has been full of adventure, beauty, manifestation, and travel. The original plan was to stay in Arcata for the week to spend time with friends, as well as to make some money (at least enough to make up for the precious days taken off of work in Santa Cruz). But as is consistent with my life right now, the Universe had much more exciting and enlightening plans for me! After the first few days in Arcata, Phoenix and I got pulled to continue our travels - first to Redding to visit her Grandmother, and then on to Oregon and whatever adventure that held. So on November 6th we headed west on Route 199, headed to Redding. From this drive on we were surrounded by incredible beauty as we winded through ... read more