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Oregon Coast Sea Otters conservation efforts
More than just bringing back the sea otter to the Oregon Coast, it is also an all around conservation effort to our eco system. It is important to remember, even the smallest effort is important to the entire eco system of our oceans. More to come on this subject! Elakha Alliance – Elakha Alliance
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Oregon Coast Trip July 23-30, 2022 Part 1
(Items with an * will be reviewed at the end of the blog) Eight years ago, after I had gone through cancer treatment, 3 of my friends joined me in Oregon for an amazing trip to Zig Zag, Oregon up on Mount Hood. We rented an amazing house, visited all the sights, and began a
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A Letter to the Aquarium of the Pacific
Dear Aquarium of the Pacific, Hi, I am Teri, and I have a strong passion for protecting our oceans. I love visiting aquariums all along the pacific coast and hope to visit more country wide someday. I even have started a blog which includes ocean stewardship. Also, I have a membership with the Monterey Bay
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Long Beach California to Long Beach Washington: Spring 2022
Just before my cruise in April, I had the opportunity to spend the day in Long Beach, CA. And then in May I enjoyed a couple of days in Long Beach, WA. Two very different towns, but both were a lot of fun. I was alone in Long Beach CA for the day, waiting for
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The Ocean in a Bowl: Seafood Soups and Stews Part 2
Here are the creamy seafood soups you have been waiting for. Spent the day cooking up my seafood stock, (recipe in Part 1) using shrimp shells and bones from a black Cod. Turned out great and now I’m going to make Oyster Stew and Clam Chowder. Crab Bisque (or Lobster) Bisque is a smooth and
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The Girls Cruzin BLISSfully – NCL Bliss Mexican Rivera – April 3-10
The beauty of writing a blog about your adventures is getting to relive your trip and I just had an amazing, fun-filled week with 5 other women, old friends, and new friends. Some of us have known each other for many years, but 3 of them I met for the first time, and we became
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Steps to Reducing Your Carbon Footprint, Part 1 Single Use Plastic
A few years ago, I decided to no longer buy water in plastic, single use bottles. However, I grew up in a generation that wasn’t afraid to drink out of the garden hose! I did find an alternative, but it isn’t always easy to make the right choice. In the past 6 months I have
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The Ocean in a Bowl: Seafood Soups and Stews Part 1
There is nothing like a big bowl loaded with seafood soaked in a delicious warm broth, some bread for dipping, and a glass of wine! My personal specialty is Cioppino. I traditionally celebrate the new year with a big pot of Cioppino. Fish stock Fish stock is probably the most important ingredient to all the
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Rockin it at Rockaway Beach Oregon
My first adventure to Rockaway Beach Oregon was in March of 2020, just before the shutdown hit hard. I went with my sister Sharon and two nieces, Chloe, and Sassy for 3 days. Later, in August, I spent 4 days there with my BFF Debbie who was visiting from California. She, of course, is used
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