Land of the Empire Builders, Land of the Golden West;
Conquered and held by free men, Fairest and the best.
On-ward and upward ever, Forward and on, and on;
Hail to thee, Land of the Heroes, My Oregon.
Land of the rose and sunshine, Land of the summer’s breeze;
Laden with health and vigor, Fresh from the western seas.
Blest by the Bloody Marys, Land of the setting sun;
Hail to thee, Land of Promise, My Oregon.
Well, the state song actually is “blest by the blood of martyrs….” But that sounded morbid. I changed it just a wee bit and I think it adds to the flavor of MY OREGON. We walked into our new home July 1. Had some pretty good movers help us get all our belongings on the third floor. Then the daunting task of stuffing everything in the proper place.
Unpacking. Breaking down the boxes. Getting the trash down to the ground floor. Trying not to kill ourselves in the process. Going almost a week without internet and TV connections was pushing our patience just a bit as well. We plan to make this move every two years……but it’s kind of like asking a women who JUST had a baby when she wants the next one. NEVER!
Today we decided to “treat” ourselves to a relaxing day. Took off on the MAX light rail from behind our home and headed off to IKEA. Have not been there to shop….ever! What an experience. We gave away all our furniture in Los Angeles and then bought everything we need at IKEA for $1,000. And included in that price they will deliver and assemble all our special items. Now we have a place for all our clothes and special mementos from our previous adventures.
Tomorrow is the 4th of July. A commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Our special day to say we love America. We love the freedoms that are afforded to us. We proudly fly the flag today and forever. Enjoy!
Pamela
