Author: Steven Trotter

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March 27, 2024

2024 Started Out Tough

The beginning of this year marked not just the onset of resolutions and fresh starts but also the emergence of an unforeseen challenge for me:..

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February 16, 2024

Podcast: “Dark Downeast”

“Dark Downeast” by audiochuck Summary: Dark Downeast: Maine and New England’s True Crime Podcast digs into the decades-old and modern day cases that prickle the..

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February 16, 2024

Podcast: “Murder 101”

“Murder 101” by iHeart Podcasts Summary: In a small Tennessee town, a local serial killer was caught by the most unlikely investigators: A group of..

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February 9, 2024

Podcast: “Up and Vanished” Season 4

“Up and Vanished: Under the Midnight Sun” by TenderfootTV Summary: Up and Vanished is an investigative documentary-style podcast hosted by Payne Lindsey. The series investigates..

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January 29, 2024

Ham & Cheese Egg Bites

Looking for a delicious and satisfying breakfast or snack idea? These ham and cheese egg bites with the delightful addition of bell peppers, onion, and..

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January 20, 2024

Mexican Street Corn Pasta

This Mexican street corn pasta is simply the best! Packed with cherry tomatoes, black beans, sweet corn, a touch of bacon, and a wonderfully creamy..

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January 14, 2024

Photo Journal: Jan 14, 2024

We experienced our first ice storm since moving to the coast, as well as the longest power outage we have seen. The commissioner’s board has..

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January 12, 2024

No-Knead Rustic Herb & Cheese Garlic Bread

Looking to start making bread but not sure where to start or if you can even do it? You can, I promise. Let’s learn how!..

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December 26, 2023

Photo Journal: 12/26/23

Crystal and I actually had more than a weekend off together for the first time in a long time, so we decided to go check..

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December 6, 2023

Photo Journal: 12/6/23

After four days of atmospheric rivers dumping water on the PWN, we are experiencing some local flooding and erosion issues. Since I have been spending..

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November 25, 2023

Photo Journal: 11/25/23

We spent the day at Brian & Bug’s apartment in Eugene for a late Thanksgiving. Their apartment complex has a beautiful courtyard in the center..

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November 24, 2023

Photo Journal: 11/24/23

Karen, aka Spinning Sands, hosted a community rake for the day after Thanksgiving this year. The raking was at sunset and the golden light was..

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November 19, 2023

Photo Journal: 11/19/23

A lot of pain today as well, so the only outing we had was down to the local beach at Patterson. I was in a..

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November 18, 2023

Photo Journal: 11/18/23

I’m still dealing with pretty bad pain from this lame shoulder (no progress on diagnosis yet), so Crystal and I decided to just take a..

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November 11, 2023

Photo Journal: 11/11/2023

A stormy weekend with rough seas but I’d say that’s the perfect weather for mushroom hunting and the annual Yachats Celtic Music Festival.

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November 7, 2023

Podcast: “Dark Arenas”

“Dark Arenas” by audiochuck Summary: Every day thousands of people work in these Dark Arenas. They’ve chosen professions that grapple with the grotesque, deal with..

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November 3, 2023

Mushrooms & Gnomes, oh my!

Look around youThere are many things to seeThat some would sayCould never be These things I knowIt’s true and I will tell you soThey are..

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November 2, 2023

Podcast: “Vanishing Point”

“Vanishing Point” by TenderfootTV Summary: Six hundred thousand people are reported missing each year. Most are isolated events without a common thread. But in some..

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October 30, 2023

Podcast: “Up and Vanished”

“Up and Vanished” by TenderfootTV Summary: Up and Vanished is an investigative documentary-style podcast hosted by Payne Lindsey. The series investigates missing persons cold cases..

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October 29, 2023

Photo Journal: 10/29/2023

A beautiful, sunny weekend after a week of rain made the Autumn colors and leaves really pop this weekend. I’ve included shots from the past..

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October 25, 2023

Podcast: “Unrestorable”

“Unrestorable” by iHeartPodcasts Summary: In September 2014, 3-year-old Sarah and 2-year-old Jacob were last seen in the care of their mother, Catherine Hoggle, in Maryland…

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