Transformation
Last night we had dinner with some friends, who, like us, have had their marriage tested by health problems. In their case, one of them has had several strokes and has a hard time speaking. So at dinner we had … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Lori
Ben & Clyde
While working on Roger Rodoni’s web site, his wife Johanna sent me a CD of photos and included in the photos were some of their draft horses, Ben & Clyde. Taken earlier in the winter when they both had their … Continue reading →
Sacked out kitties
I was working late tonight. Everyone else was on the futon. Lori enjoying her Harry Potter book, and the kitties all doing what they do best.
Continue reading →Can You Hear Me Now?
As part of the process of getting cochlear implants, Lori needed to get hearing aids to try out. I guess the insurance companies insist on trying the $3000 solution before going for the $40-60k solution. So today we met with … Continue reading →
Happy Birthday Lori, Mom and Elvis
It’s very convenient having your wife’s birthday the same as your mother’s. Makes it easy to remember. Of course if you forget, you’re doubly screwed. Mom’s card finally got in the mail today after making a trip to San Simeon … Continue reading →
Christmas Eve Dinner
Christmas Eve we had dinner at Mom’s and opened presents because Derek and Jasna were leaving on vacation. Earlier in the day, I had spent the morning trying to get Lori’s Christmas present. I had wanted to get her a … Continue reading →
Warning
There is speculation that pets can provide warning about earthquakes. Not true. If that were the case, Lori, would have been able to go change into some clothes that would have provided more protection. As it was she was wearing … Continue reading →
Lori’s T-Rex
Today we continued our drive down the Oregon coast. It rained most of the day so it wasn’t too conducive to taking pictures. Towards the end of the day we passed Prehistoric Gardens. Lori was surprised to see it still … Continue reading →
At the Hoopers
Thanksgiving was spent in Woodinville, at the Hoopers. My camera’s batteries were charging while everyone was enjoying a scrumptious feast, and since I knew others were taking photos too I didn’t worry about it. So this isn’t what I’d call … Continue reading →
Learning to Waltz
Last night Lori and I started a six week dance class that will teach the waltz and the foxtrot. Last night we started of on the waltz since it is the easier of the two. It was pretty easy to … Continue reading →
Christmas Concert
This month is getting another late start for way too many reasons. Mom and Grandma stayed with us for the week after Thanksgiving, so they could enjoy the start of the Ferndale Christmas festivities. We were going to go to … Continue reading →
Hair Down to There
One of Lori’s morning rituals is conversing with her friends on a long hair internet list. She wanted a picture of her hair to share since it’s a lot longer than it was in the last picture she shared with … Continue reading →
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Well, it wasn’t our boat, and it wasn’t a stream. Lori’s friend from choir and a former business teacher of hers took us canoeing down the Eel River. We took off from Bruce Slocum’s boat launch (those of you who … Continue reading →
It’s Official!
Lori is a published author! She got her advance copy of her first book, “The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Juniors, Misses, and Women“. Yeah, that’s a mouthfull. The sequel, “The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: … Continue reading →
Lori’s Little Helper
Trevor likes it when Lori spends time weeding. Not much help, he is, but at least Lori has some company.
Continue reading →Last Day
For the last few months, Lori has been working part time at an office in Eureka. Today was her last day there and since I was up in Eureka hanging my pictures for tomorrow’s Art’s Alive, I decided to stop … Continue reading →
Frankenstein’s Hand
Lori’s Boo Boo
I was out working in the yard, getting ready to start on our reflecting pond when Lori opened the kitchen window and yelled out, “I need you Matt”. Unfortunately, it was a call of panic, and not a romantic statement. … Continue reading →
Hey, Four Eyes!
So that you will recognize Lori the next time you see her, I’m posting this updated mug shot of her sporting her new glasses. I think she looks great in them, even if they do give her that secretarial look. … Continue reading →
Lori (1910s Dress)
Lori modeled the first of three outfits from the 1910s. She’s wearing a white lace dress that we found on one of our trips to Ferndale before we moved here. It fits here perfectly, which is pretty rare for clothes … Continue reading →
Blue Velvet
Didn’t mean to dissapoint you David Lynch fans, regarding the title of today’s picture. Yesterday, we also photographed Lori in a blue velvet bodice which dates to around 1892. This garment has also been added to her web site, and … Continue reading →
She’s Famous!
Lori had her 15 minutes of fame yesterday. The Eureka Times-Standard ran the interview and pictures yesterday so as she walked around Ferndale everone recognized her and commented on the great article. A couple of benefits already is that she … Continue reading →
My Beautiful Bride
Here’s what Lori and I were up to 21 years ago today. Now that we’re legally 21, Lori and I can go have a drink together.
Continue reading →Ferndale Community Choir
Lori sang four concerts with the Ferndale Community Choir this month. Each concert was the same program, just different locations. Tonight they sang at a church in Fortuna, which was a stark contrast to the historic Catholic church in Ferndale. … Continue reading →