Yellow Locks & Yellow Belts

Looks like a scary family, huh? We joined Taekwon-do with just a smidge of trepidation concerning possible conflicts with our religious beliefs. As soon as we learned that our instructor and his wife had not only been married by the late Pastor Ron Mehl, but also walked the Holy Land with him, our doubts were […]

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Life is Precious

A few days ago, I took a moment to ponder life. Why? Our house is annually invaded by box elder bugs, which we call “mating bugs” as they are often positioned in pairs. They’re harmless, but embarrassing. Each bug is not trying to infiltrate our home; he just wants out of the cold, Oregon rain. […]

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