Journals of Journeys

The hubby and I are escaping for a few days before the Pie Dudes return home from camp.  I’ll be away from the computer (possibly) and most likely won’t be posting for a couple of days at least.  Enjoy your summer everyone! Z-dude on the mound.  Play ball! 

This is part 1 of an article series. Despite a really bad experience in Oregon several years ago that resulted in a solid year of fighting in court, I decided it was time to leave the past in the past and take the plunge by heading back up the coast into Oregon. Of […]

As the boys and I were heading out to the coast for our mini-vacation, several fires flared up and the threat to homes became real again.  For the second time residents in Paradise were having to evacuate.  Sadly, several homes were lost.  I’ve been without Internet access until today and am still on vacation, […]

I was surprised to hear everything that was said on this very short video clip.  I think everyone should pay attention to what they’re saying and then join me in donating to the cause by helping 1-800-SUICIDE remain private. 

Hubby’s home today.  He said that when the smoke dissipated a bit, they found another fire that had been burning.  Approximately 2,500 acres have been burnt so far by that fire. Also, on the wire El Dorado county sheriffs are looking for information regarding a suspicious fire.  Apparently a vehicle was found at the bottom […]

I just read a post by a fellow MySpace buddy that gave suggestions on how to reach out and offer a helping hand to those affected by the wildfires.  The first item on the list was to call the local fire department and offer to man phone lines or deliver food.  It was, I’m certain, […]

Well, here we are again contending with numerous wildfires caused by dry lightning strikes.  It’s awesomely similar to the strikes we had back in ‘99 that ravaged the canyon and destroyed many homes. DSC 0457 by Dain Sandoval, on Flickr And, once again, we have varying reports about the wildfires.

The other day I posted an update (and at that time, thought it was the conclusion) to the Humboldt Fire [click here to read the original article].  In the article, I wrote about the multi-store franchise owner of McDonalds and the claims he (a) refused to give firefighters food, (b) denied a donation request made […]

The Humboldt Fire located between Chico and Paradise, California, is 100% contained as of Monday, June 16th at 6:00 PM.  It consumed just over 23K acres and some reports say there were 74 while I’ve read there were up to 76 homes lost and 20 or so other buildings suffering damage as a result of […]

This is a great interactive map the local news rag has been keeping up to date. Finally they got something right.View Larger Map We’re okay. Residents just east of us? Well, it’s going to be grueling. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.  Hubby’s staying local covering the station for medicals and structure […]