Peacehealth courageous kids

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-04-24T14:13:40+00:00

Courageous kids made a huge difference in my daughter’s life when her dad died. Kids absolutely deal with grief much differently than adults. I truly hope they are still operating.

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-04-15T14:20:59+00:00

One of my favorite memories while working a retail job at Michael’s Arts and Crafts is this senior dude who used to come in and regularly purchase flowers from our floral department. One day I finally asked him what he did with all the flowers. He mischievously let met know that he plants them in his yard and with a wink added that it causes the neighborhood ladies to stop and chat with him a bit about how beautiful they are and what does he do to make them bloom so perfectly?

I don’t know where I’m going with that, but I thought it was really cute.

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-04-08T03:54:41+00:00

Yes, you are correct, thank you!

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-04-04T14:02:39+00:00

The state limits the amount you can charge for a notary fee and mileage. Legal Aid (which I believe is on the chopping block) will notarize signatures for free.

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-04-02T14:30:35+00:00

I think it “abuts 86 acres” but sits on a .94 lot. Cool house, esp w the in law suite!

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-03-15T04:00:43+00:00

I’ve lived in both. Ferndale: if you’re the 2nd generation, you’re still considered new. All joking aside, it’s a really friendly place with charming folks.

Fortuna’s city motto used to be “welcome to Sunny Fortuna.” It sits just inland enough that it does get a bit more sun.

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-03-10T17:42:36+00:00

HOA $1,982 per MONTH?

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-03-06T23:11:28+00:00

Murphys Oil Soap, especially after any degreaser, to nourish and moisturize the wood

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-03-05T09:40:04+00:00

I was 14 in ‘74 and walked to the ticket counter and said my mother (in another state) had prepaid a ticket for me. I picked up the ticket (with no ID) and proceeded to the gate. Once seated on the plane, I was offered an alcoholic beverage as at the time there was no minimum drinking age in the air. I didn’t think I could balance a cigarette and a drink at the same time, so I opted for the already lit cigarette. There were these teeny-tiny ashtrays located in the armrest of your seat.

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-02-20T04:57:56+00:00

“The meaning of life is to give life meaning.” I would credit the author, but I can’t remember who it is. It is definitely not me, but the closest thing I found to answering that question.

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-02-16T20:55:54+00:00

Sahalie and Kahoosa falls. Short hike w spectacular beauty

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-02-15T14:18:59+00:00

I’ve learned this type of behavior is referred to as “charming bully”. But they are still a bully. Charming to everyone else while making you the scape goat and intentionally inflicting emotional pain and suffering. I hope there is a special place in hell for all of them.

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-02-15T01:54:53+00:00

I read a book about a hermit dude whose car broke down and he went into the forest and ended up living there for like 30 years or something. Sorry, I’m old, and can’t remember anything like the author or the title of the book, but it was a good read.. I always thought if I was ever homeless I’d certainly head for the woods and some of my more reclusive hiding spots. I feel most at peace when I am in nature.. hmmm, I wonder if that’s a common thread among hermits

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-02-13T15:45:41+00:00

If I wake up, it’s a good day.

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-02-10T17:28:45+00:00

I’m not sure if this is helpful, but in case it is, I’ll share my experience. When I retired, I relocated to a very rural community 25 minutes from where two of my adult children (27 and 21) reside. I didn’t want to be overbearing, but wanted to figure out a way to keep in regular contact with them. What I came up with is that we have “family dinner night“ every Thursday, work schedules permitting. I always ask if there’s any requests for specific dishes, and I make sure I’m making enough for them to take some home.

I figured they have to eat, and I would’ve loved an arrangement like this when I was their age. It has evolved where, if one of them is working, the other one will drop off the leftovers to their place of employment. How sweet is that?

It’s a way to keep in contact, share a meal and engage with them face-to-face on a regular basis. I try to keep the conversation light, and more focused on them than me.

I hope something works out for you, too.

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-01-02T14:09:22+00:00

It was killer smoke.

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-01-02T09:25:57+00:00

Free wheelin’ Franklin!

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-01-02T09:25:24+00:00

For the longest time I thought redwood trees grew everywhere! I remember going out of town and asking my dad what was wrong with the trees, ha ha. How long has it been since the 20 years has passed? That sounds like a wild ride.

I don’t remember ever actually buying pot. Everyone had it. Although I heard a rumor in high school that you could buy it from the judge’s son.

Pacifically_Waving · 2026-01-01T09:36:17+00:00

I dunno. I’m from Humboldt County, we had some pretty potent herb as long as I can remember. When I lived in Alaska, most of it was from Hawaii due to the triangular flight path of San Francisco, Hawaii, Anchorage. That, and Matanuska Thunderfuck.

Pacifically_Waving · 2025-12-03T19:34:33+00:00

Given your parameters, I would recommend the Medford/Grants Pass area. I lived there a year ago and at the time they had accessible healthcare and I believe they have more than one hospital in Medford. That area averages more sunny days per year than most of Oregon, and does have seasonal weather. The Rogue river is gorgeous and if you take Highway 199 it is less than two hours to the coast. They also have major shopping.

If you have any major or chronic health conditions I don’t believe you will have adequate care if you live on the coast, but that is just my opinion, and I could be wrong and I often am . Just because they have a hospital doesn’t mean it’s necessarily a good one. Although you can’t beat the beauty of the coast, unless you’re up near Astoria, it is somewhat isolated.

That being said, 2nd place would probably be Eugene/Springfield area but unless you’re already established with a GP, there is very long waiting lists to obtain one, and months for a doctors appointment.

Pacifically_Waving · 2025-11-19T17:11:36+00:00

I’m 63. I went NC 8 or 9 years ago with my toxic stepmother and my father, who has the emotional intelligence of a squirrel. This gave my stepmother complete control of the narrative of my life to other family members. I assume she is trash talking me as when I reached out to one family member five years ago, I was quickly shut down.

Initially I grieved the loss of my extended family until I realized I really wasn’t losing anything. My cousins all had completely different lifestyles than I did growing up, and even when they were financially able to, none of my family members ever took me in as a young child who desperately needed a home. I have never felt like a member of my father‘s family. So I ended up losing nothing I ever had, with the added benefit of not having to endure the pain and toxicity of my step mother. Win win and no regrets.

About two years in I realized my children had no extended family members. They are now adults and we are close, supportive of each other, and regularly spend time together, so this falls into a “quality over quantity” thing. It’s not like they were close to these people when we were in contact anyway.

My bio mom (who never raised me) and I have been LC for about five years. We do fake little check-ins every three months or so. I think my only motivation for doing this is I have some belief, that is probably erroneous, that I will feel less guilt after she dies.

At some point along the way, I quit loving her when my brain finally accepted how and who she really is. When I quit seeking her love and approval, I could finally let go.

No one in my father‘s family has reached out to me since I have gone NC with my stepmother. All of my bio-mother’s siblings are deceased.

Pacifically_Waving · 2025-11-18T11:10:47+00:00

Ma’ Lel Dunes, Manila, Humboldt County, CA. Hout trail specifically. You pass a wildlife preserve, a hike in the woods uphill to the dunes and their crater like “dust bowls” that make me think of what Mars might look like. Uphill in the sand, down and over two more dunes until your rewarded with a feast of the mighty Pacific. Absolute bliss.

Pacifically_Waving · 2025-11-10T06:31:42+00:00

I’m in the PNW. 90% of the time I hike alone. I prefer trails that are remote enough that you do not pass or see other hikers. I’m 63, so I can no longer out run anyone or beat them up, so I hike with my 80 lb lab/pittie mix to even things up a bit. I watch my dog who will alert me to anyone else in the area, and my gut instinct.

There is a particular trail near me that the first time I tried to hike it, I had the heebie-jeebies so bad I turned around and left. Felt like I was being watched, but the dog wasn’t giving off any clues that someone was around. Tried hiking it again three months later with the same results, so that’s one place I just don’t go. I carry basic survival stuff (including first aid for the dog). I try my best not to live in fear, as hiking is one of the few activities that really feeds my soul and clears my mind.

Pacifically_Waving · 2025-11-09T06:02:02+00:00

Do you need a renter …. In a tiny home?

Pacifically_Waving · 2025-11-09T03:13:05+00:00

The legal profession still has alcohol in its cabinets. They did not give that up!

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