The McMenamin’s Passport transformed my marriage! We now power date across the state just to get a stamp and free prize. … More
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The Year of Yes-Days 28 and 29 of My Year of Living Abundantly
My husband is likely the best husband in the world! During each season of our life together, he’s been the … More
Tribute Bands, Family Time and Sun-Days 25 and 26 of My Year of Living Abundantly
He just couldn’t understand why I’d be leaving just hours after I’d arrived. What about the new squeaky ball? Who … More
Big Hair Bands, Planning and Perfecting Movement-Day 20 in my Year of Living Abundantly
I just saw a commercial for hot flash medicine and it reminded me of my Shoot to Thrill and Steel … More
Sailboats and Soup
Sunday afternoon the Columbia River was dotted with sailboats. On the cool November day, we sat at McMenamin’s on the … More
The BEST New McMenamins-Kalama
Kalama Harbor Lodge is my new favorite McMenamins. Today we visited with an assorted collection of millenials but we plan … More
Paranormal Pubs
Though some of the passport stamps require a photo and more recently, bartenders in a college town’s lodge have required … More
Robert Plant on the Edgefield Lawn
The best part of being a McMenamin’s Tripster is FREE concert tickets. On this lovely June day, we were able … More