April 21, 2018 A couple of buddies and I went out to the local wildlife refuge today. Even though trains don’t roll through it – like the Ridgefield Refuge – there was plenty to see. Jay is updating his plant field guide so we focused on plants. It’s still early spring but we got our… Continue reading Tualatin Wildlife Refuge
Month: April 2018
Wood Ducks 2018
It’s that time of year again: wood ducks are pairing up and looking for nesting spots. Thanks to our neighbor Jon we have a great wood duck box (is it a duck box that is made of wood or a box for wood ducks?) If I remember their habits correctly, at this time of year,… Continue reading Wood Ducks 2018
Black Beans in Pressure Cooker
I’ve cooked black beans and rice a couple of times using an America’s Test Kitchen [this used to be free – now maybe not.] recipe: in January 2017 and originally in May 2013. In that dish the rice takes a big part of the stage – and it’s a long cook in a Dutch oven;… Continue reading Black Beans in Pressure Cooker
Saturday Afternoon in Chicago
After naps and lunch on Saturday the six of headed into Chicago for a quick excursion. We drove up to Oak Park to board the ‘El’ Green Line. The skyline is visible through the haze from the platform. After about a 20 minute ride we reached the Loop. So many tracks and cross overs We… Continue reading Saturday Afternoon in Chicago
