EARTH FRIENDLY FRIDAY

Spring is here and we've all been doing a little spring cleaning-right?...

Well, even if you haven't, and even if St. Paddy's Day has come and gone, you still have time to wear a little green, all you have to do is buy earth-friendly clothing.

Check out this site to see some cool looking clothes.

And, if it's vegan shoes you're looking for, check out this site.

What about a good bag, check them out here.

And one last tip, as your dog and cat start to shed, put those balls of fur (you find accumulating in the nooks and crannies) outside for the birds to use. They can soften their nests with a little fur from our four-legged friends. And, what a cool way to clean.

ANSWER TO THOUGHT FOR THURSDAY

ANSWER: Nolan Ryan in 1968 he struck out the Los Angeles Dodgers and in 1972 he struck out the Boston Red Sox.

BASEBALL FANS?... Thought for Thursday

The tulips are in bloom, the daffodils have blossomed and the scent of corn dogs is floating in the air - at least the oil is heating up around the dugouts and getting ready for the next BIG game. . . close your eyes and listen:

Hey batter, hey batter, hey batter, hey. . .

Almost nothing is more fun than the feel of the sun on your face on the first warm day of spring, holding a red licorice whip in one hand and a corn dog in the other.

What are we all waiting for. . . ?

That all-time American classic, baseball, apple pie and home made ice cream.

So, let's start the season with our first pitch across the plate:

QUESTION: What baseball Hall of Famer struck out the rival team (twice) using only nine pitches?

Come back around 3:00 p.m. (West Coast time) to see.

ANSWER TO WORD FOR WEDNESDAY

ANSWER TO WORD FOR WEDNESDAY: extravagant exaggeration

If you want to read more about it or listen to the pronunciation, check it out here.

This is a fun website that shows examples of fun hyperboles.

WORD FOR WEDNESDAY- HAPPY TAX DAY!

HAPPY TAX DAY!

WORD: HYPERBOLE

Some of you probably know this one, but can you say what it means, without looking it up?

Take a guess. And come back around 3:00 to see, if you are right.

Earth Day Celebration - April 18th

Just Passing on Some Information:

"To Friends of the Center:

I would like to invite you to the Center for Earth Leadership’s annual Earth Day Celebration on April 18, 2009 at 7:30pm. We have a wonderful array of musical guests joining us for a time to honor the Earth. This event is open to the public so please pass this along or bring others with you to enjoy the evening.


Jeanne Roy

Co-Director, Center for Earth Leadership


Earth Day in Music and Song 2009


April 18, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

First Unitarian Church

SW 12th and Salmon, Portland

Featured Artist


Michael Allen Harrison
Additional Music and Vocal Performances by

Drak Druella, piano

Julia Gentlestrength, flute

Shemaya, vocal and instrumental

Steve Fulmer, chant

Adrienne Welsh, cello

New Thought Center for Spiritual Living Choir,

Dr. David York, Director

Robin Chilstrom and Shama, vocal


The celebration draws on the format known as Taizé, an ecumenical tradition from France that involves meditative singing, candle lighting, and time for reflection. The program will include expressions of gratitude, concern, and hope for our remarkable planet.
~Refreshments and conversation following in the Channing Room~

Sponsors

The Center for Earth Leadership First Unitarian Church

For more information, call 503-244-0026"

Sun River

We did a few family bikerides

We stopped to look at one of the gorge sites on the way over to Sunriver.

A cool bridge.

There are a lot of cool plateau shots. It was a great way to spend a holiday weekend.