Aveda ELixir, Replacement Found

If anyone out there is still looking for a replacement for Aveda’s Elixir

(the demise of which was written about here, here andhere) I finally 

found something very close - Aveda’s Hang Straight.  Originally purchased 

for my daughter months ago because she often straightens her hair and I 

thought this would help - I used it in a moment of experimentation and found 

that it was quite a bit like elixer.  My hair was still wavy but calmer.  I used 

a dime amount with good results.

The trip continues

After my time in Portland and Astoria, I headed up to Seattle.  Today 

I went to the Fremont Market and had Abelskivers for breakfast.  Then 

I drove over to Issaquah to look at a few places to live.  There were two that 

would work well for me and one that I really loved This creek (below) 

runs right by   

my backyard.

I have a job interview on Tuesday (my second round) so if I am hired soon 

enough, I’ll take one of the two places I found today.

Issaquah is a cute town with a mellow feel and a nice Main Street.  I hear 

that at certain times of day the traffic is bad but I’ll try to avoid that.

more travel

I am going to Astoria Oregon for a job interview this week.  I
searched for Astoria on flickr to look at local photos and was
surprised to find out what a happening place it is until I
realized I was looking at Astoria, NY.  The one in Oregon
is smaller, but prettier.  Here, see:

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 The job is without benefits - no medical, no sick days, no
holidays . . . where is Chris Cooper when you need him?
(Chris Cooper in Matewan that is.)

Then I also have an interview a few days later in Seattle.

This job hunting business is getting expensive.

Trip to Coleman

In a few days I’m headed up to Coleman in Alberta to meet two good friends.  It should be a 

beautiful time of year for the drive.  I’ve only been in Canada once before - two years ago 

when I went to Vancouver BC to pick up Seamus.  Looking forward to having a few days 

there this time.

Leaving

Nosey and Delaney
Originally uploaded by knowlan
Nothing settled yet but I have two strong job possibilities - one
 in Seattle, one near Portland. So I shop around on Craig's list to
check out cost-of-living and am thinking I may not be able to
take my dogs with me. Both places are pricey, Seattle ridiculously
so. I might be able to take at least one of the dogs if I end up in
Portland, but Seattle - forget it.

This photo is Delaney with Nosey Flynn, taken last October.

I Dreamt of Joining the Circus

I Dreamt of Joining the Circus
Originally uploaded by knowlan

In olden days, if one couldn't find a job, there was always the
possibility of joining the circus. I must be holding on to that option
in my subconscious because I had a dream about it, though I'm not
sure what talent I could use there.

I do know how to read tarot cards. I might be willing to tattoo my
entire body. And I'm good with animals of all kinds. Though these
skills are not listed on my current resume.

Never Been

Every time I tell anyone that I have been to Spain numerous
times, but never to Ireland (where people seem to expect me
to have been) my ancestors turn over in their graves at
Hollywood Cemetery.

When I do manage to go, I will be taking these tips from
Ms. Flanagan of Ill Seen, Ill Said, with me.