Category Archives: Journal

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Another Busy Vacation Day

Posted on July 20, 2014 by djnpub

The third day of my little vacation started off with a trip down to Denver to go to the Denver Zoo with a friend, and two kids, 5 and 7. The downside was that it was a very hot day … Continue reading →

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A Day in Boulder

Posted on July 19, 2014 by djnpub

I started the day with an aimless walk around Boulder from my motel. There was a path then led down to Boulder Creek, and across a bridge, then eventually to the Pearl Street mall. I had an unusually good breakfaast … Continue reading →

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Quick Visit and Lands End Again

Posted on March 3, 2014 by djnpub

I had the pleasure of a quick visit from a friend from far away. While on her first trip to the area, Oksana was able to stop by for a quick visit. She had time for us to get together … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet Trip

Posted on November 23, 2013 by djnpub

My cousin Laurie passed away in early November, the first cousin on this side of the family to go. It shocks me to think I hadn’t been back to that area in about 15 years, so I decided to go … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 15, 2013 by djnpub

After going though theater programs and old tickets I’d hoarded in a drawer for the last few decades, and organizing the information on a Shakespeare page on my blog, I realized that by the end of this summer I’d seen … Continue reading →

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Ashland — day 5

Posted on September 20, 2013 by djnpub

On my last full day in Ashland, in the morning I went on a backstage tour. This was fascinating. Not only did I get to see the inner workings of all 3 theaters, but I also discovered how complex it … Continue reading →

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Ashland — day 4

Posted on September 19, 2013 by djnpub

I determined this was going to be a lazy day. Since I had just one evening play, I had toyed with the idea of trying to drive to Crater Lake and do some exploring. However, I decided that would be … Continue reading →

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Ashland — day 3

Posted on September 18, 2013 by djnpub

I’m starting to get things figured out here. Today again started with a bountiful breakfast. I only had one matinee play, so after breakfast I did some walking and picture taking. I went into Lithia Park, a park that starts … Continue reading →

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Ashland — day 2

Posted on September 17, 2013 by djnpub

Today I got my official first exposure to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The morning was gray and rainy, so I guess I can say I’ve experienced the reputed Oregon rain. The day started with a bounteous breakfast with the two … Continue reading →

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American Shakespeare Mecca

Posted on September 16, 2013 by djnpub

I guess this counts as a bucket-list item. After many years (decades?) of thinking about it, I finally made my way to Ashland, Oregon so that I could attend some plays of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. I left home this … Continue reading →

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