Friday, November 4, 2011

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The wooden bear on top of McCleary City Hall, carved out with a chain saw 50 years ago. The bear is known by several names, including "Timbear" and "Smiley." I had a chance to see this thing close up in the mid-1990s while promoting a documentary on the McCleary Bear Festival.

I now realize this sculpture no doubt contributed to the creation of the Tulpa minicomic in 1990.
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A political sign during this election season advocating transparency in government
McCleary, Washington
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Thursday, November 3, 2011

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Just one soldier in the Army of Slugs that occupy my yard

This should be the official mascot for Washington West of the Cascades. Check out the "Sluggy" game on page 12 of Mukey the Mutant Membrane, or the "Jobbo and Bonobo" story in OlyBlog.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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On the left, my paternal grandparents born 1887 and 1890, portraits drawn into wood by Mary Ann Bigelow about 25 years ago. The ports were taken from a photo taken around 1906-1907. Londy and Calla were products of the border region of Kentucky/Virginia.

The chalk portrait is me at the Seattle World's Fair ca. 1962.

All three of us were destined to spend most of our lives in the 20th century (unless I live into my 90s). I only overlapped in time with my grandmother for a few years, but long enough for her to be branded into my memory.
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Chad Woody on NPR Website

Our own Chad Woody has a short story, "Sleep Lessons," on National Public Radio's website!
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Olympia, Washington
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Monday, October 31, 2011

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Highest point in McMinnville, Oregon
The top ornament of the
UFO Observation Deck
Hotel Oregon
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Mack Theater
McMinnville, Oregon
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Vineyard in Dundee, Oregon
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Sunday, October 30, 2011

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

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Friday, October 28, 2011

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Sunrise with Mt. Rainier
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