I’ve wanted a bigger boat for some time. Maybe it was cancer. Maybe it was having a particularly successful boat tour season. Maybe it was having access to moorage. Things lined up for me to acquire this amazing 1966 Tollycraft (a big brother to my current boat) for a deal Read more…
It’s been a bittersweet week at several of my doctors appointments. I learned this week that my neurosurgeon is moving on to take a job in Pittsburgh. He’s been such a big part of this story the past year it’s hard to see him go. I am so thankful for Read more…
A year ago I had a lemon sized tumor in my back. It made living difficult. When I have boat tours, I wore a back brace. I constantly iced my back to take away the pain. I was maxed out on painkillers. A year ago this week, I did “The Read more…
One year ago, I participated in my annual tradition of attending the Oregon Brewers Festival brunch and parade to kick off the 5 day festival downtown. I’ve been doing this for at least 7 years now. Last year was different though. I couldn’t walk in the parade. My buddy and Read more…