Remembering Tracy...


Tracy Lynn Lutrell (Franke)
Sept. 12, 1959 - Sept. 18, 2009

We miss you...our sister.

A Great Day for Civil Rights in Iowa!!

Iowa Becomes the 3rd State to Legalize Gay Marriage!

New York Times article here!

a time for...

artwork by Shepherd Fairey

Good...

...Riddance! 

Thanks for a legacy of bloodshed, lies, 

corruption and economic ruin! 

Let the Trials Begin!!!!!

this little piggy says...

BOYCOTT HORMEL FOODS!!

BOYCOTT HORMEL FOODS!!!!

BOYCOTT HORMEL FOODS!!!!

 Intolerable - Unnecessary - Inhumane -

 Outrageous - Unbelievable - Disgusting! 

Start demanding accountability 

from these producers and their suppliers - 

Know where your food comes from! 

(Please be advised - This video is very GRAPHIC!) 

"Abuse on factory farms is the absolute norm, not the exception, and anyone eating factory-farmed meat is paying to support it," 

- PETA Vice President Bruce Friedrich 

READ MORE OF THIS STORY HERE... 

HORMEL ASSOCIATED BRANDS/PRODUCTS:

• Chi Chi Salsa  
• Hormel Natural Chili
  
• Jennie-o  
• Farmer John
  
• Carapelli USA  
• Dilusso Deli
  
• Spam  
• Valley Fresh Kitchen
  
• Lloyds BBQ  
• Saags
  
• Always Tender  
• Herdez Traditions
  

Willie for President!!

Willie Rocks the "Green State"!

I'm pretty certain I was the only kid in 4th grade that knew all the words to "Whiskey River". My father, having such eclectic musical taste, gifted us a childhood "soundtrack" that included a healthy mix of  "Waylon & Willie". What more could a kid ask for? 

...And so the "soundtrack" to this life...continues. Willie & family performed to a packed house here in Oregon Labor Day weekend...and what a great show it was...as is usual! "Still is still movin" better than ever at 75! Incredible!

Nelson was in Salem Friday to celebrate the expansion of a biodiesel plant he's invested in. The singer and songwriter said Oregon was helping shape the national agenda for renewable fuels.

"This is a great day for Oregon, this is a great day for the nation, when once again Oregon shows the rest of the people how to go, where to go, how to think," said Nelson. "They are very progressive here." 

In 2004, Nelson partnered with Bob King to help fund two Pacific Biodiesel stations, one in Salem, the other in Carl's Corner, Texas.

The SeQuential-Pacific Biodiesel plant in Salem was the state's first (and only) commercial biodiesel production facility when it opened two years ago and produces about 1 million gallons of biodiesel a year. The plant collects its feedstock - primarily used cooking oil - from restaurants and food processors like Burgerville and Kettle Foods.

Nelson has also formed Willie Nelson Biodiesel, or "BioWillie" - a company that markets biodiesel made from used vegetable oils and soybeans to truckers.

"Oregon has always been progressive in its thinking, and has been out front in every way about most major issues. This is just another example of Oregon setting a good example for the rest of the country," he said in a statement.

"Thong May You Run!"

The Mother of all Relays!

'HOOD to COAST' 2008

As the largest running relay race in the world - the Nike  "Hood To Coast"  stretches 197 miles near the top of Oregon's majestic Mt. Hood down to the beautiful Pacific Ocean beach in Seaside, Oregon. Over 12,000 'Hood to Coast' runners from all over the U.S., and then some, will share in the experience of this annual event now in its 27th year! 

Such an inspiring weekend! 

Such a great group of people! 

So much Fun!

CONGRATS to all the...

"Thong Distance Runners" 

A few Highlights:

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