And it begins

The first official game/match/meet/whatever of the 2010-11 Ashland High school year is now in the books - Ashland's freshman football team fell short in a comeback bid and lost its season opener to Klamath Union, 31-28, tonight at Walter A. Phillips Field. The fans had to watch from the portable »»Read Full Post

Melon melodrama remains unmitigated

When the local farmers markets are at their peak, the possibilities for food stories are, too. Some are perennial: strawberries, blueberries, corn and — obviously — tomatoes. The newspaper’s A la Carte section also has served up asparagus, peas, rhubarb, green beans, beets, cherries, sweet onions, peaches, apples, pears (duh!) »»Read Full Post

HAIKU MONDAY: On Unruly hikers, dirty water laws and Satanic Steelhead.

Welcome back to Haiku Monday, where Fish Hack remains puzzled why soooo many visiting queens, princesses and their attaches are all walking their dogs on the Jacksonville Woodlands trails? They have to have diplomatic immunity if they all believe that leash laws are for other people's dogs, not their precious »»Read Full Post

Situation isn't normal, but it's all fouled up

So now I got a brand new dance I need one more shot I just need one last chance I know I won’t get caught I gotta make my last stand This time I can’t be bought Then again on the other hand How much have you got? The great, »»Read Full Post

Sophomore Thomas named Ducks' starting QB

This just in from the UO football team: Sophomore Darron Thomas has been named the starting quarterback for the University of Oregon’s Sept. 4 season opener againts New Mexico in Autzen Stadium, head coach Chip Kelly announced Friday. The 6-foot-3, 212-pound Houston native played in five games as a true »»Read Full Post

Now I understand

Just got back from 5-6 days of flying and spending time on the East Coast, including Washington, D.C. Now I understand why they can't get anything done back there -- nobody could get anything done in that weather. 103 degrees in D.C. is an entirely different deal from 103 in »»Read Full Post

COOL SUMMER RECIPES & 21 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER BUY NEW

Welcome to my money saving Blog where I share many of your favorite recipes and stories with everyone who visits here. Feel free to comment - feel free to ask questions! All are welcome! I also hope you pay a visit to my blogs - history files for more money »»Read Full Post