Category Archives: Special Stories!

The Hanson Building: Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office

Posted on June 19, 2016 by blondie63

I had heard that the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office might be moving from this location. Their building has structural issues. The building was built in 1956 as a health clinic. Bear and I took a drive there to get pics … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day……

Posted on June 19, 2016 by blondie63

Unfortunately I never got to meet my birth father as he has passed away. I always had a dream to have met him! I have a bond with him and I love him even though it wasn’t in the plan … Continue reading →

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A Sunday Chuckle…..

Posted on June 12, 2016 by blondie63

I love dogs so much and just had to share this cute chuckle for you! Especially since I love German Shepherds and Poodles too! I woke up this morning with a doozie of a headache and fighting to get it … Continue reading →

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I Won’t Buy These Carrots Anymore…

Posted on May 28, 2016 by blondie63

I ate lots of vegetables this past week, but I won’t be buying these bagged carrots anymore! I will only buy whole carrots and wash them myself from now on! I had some of these in my lunch yesterday and … Continue reading →

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Death of Another Business…

Posted on May 14, 2016 by blondie63

I remember when my grandparents went into this store and bought things for our home. Gordon’s Fireplace was started in 1955 and the business was an original tenant in the Lloyd Center Mall. When the mall was being renovated, Mr … Continue reading →

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I’ve Fallen….And Can’t Get Up!

Posted on March 5, 2016 by blondie63

Every once in a while I do something so incredibly stupid! New rule of the day for “Blondie”, never put a stool in the shower! I was cleaning our shower this morning and wanted to wipe down the wall just … Continue reading →

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A Selfie of A Friend and Me….

Posted on October 30, 2015 by blondie63

My friend Clint retired and today was his company party. Here is a selfie I took of us! I call him Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz and he always called me Dorothy! I did good and didn’t cry! He … Continue reading →

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A Funny “Bear” Story……

Posted on August 28, 2015 by blondie63

Bear’s Dr. wanted me to get a sample of Bear’s first urine in the morning. Well Bear and I are always up at midnight, so after my shower, I got dressed and I put on rubber gloves and took my … Continue reading →

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Wildfires in Oregon Bring Smokey Haze to Portland….

Posted on August 22, 2015 by blondie63

Got this photo off the net, showing our smokey and very hazy city. We went and got hair cuts today and when we left there the haze was awful and you could really smell the smoke. I could not stay … Continue reading →

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Coffee Central…..

Posted on August 20, 2015 by blondie63

I just got this percolator! My grandparents used to have one. On theirs you could see it perking in the lid handle. I wanted this for the nostalgic memories! I am going to try mine out tomorrow after work! Hugz … Continue reading →

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