I write about a lot of different things. So you don’t have to wade through stuff that doesn’t interest you, I’ve created specific blogs for each topic. You can subscribe to one or more topics, depending on how fascinating you find my viewpoints:

• I’m On A Boat is where I discuss canoes, kayaks, and things you do when floating on water. For instance…
• MNR Writes is writing about writing. How very circular! You’ll find news about my author activities, books I’ve published, and pieces I’ve written. For instance…
• R Programming Language is for the data scientists in the crowd. You already know who you are. For instance…
• Music is about my performance on the upright bass. For instance…
• Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer. Tremendously geeky and I try not to let out the magic white smoke. For instance…

Some recent blog posts

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  New Band, New GigFebruary 17, 2025
  Westminster Presbyterian Church Gala and Art Show at February 21, 2025 7 pm to 9 pm at 1624 NE Hancock, Portland, OR 97212
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  Music with MaddyFebruary 11, 2025
  The best part of music is sharing that musical conversation with musical (and non-musical) friends. That’s why you should meet Maddy Ross. March 19th, 6 to 8 pm, NASO wine at 1744 SE Hawthorne
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  Key Ideas from My Favorite Mother-In-LawJanuary 7, 2025
  I’m preparing to submit My Favorite Mother-In-Law to the Portland Book Festival. They ask for a media kit and I’m told to include five key points about the book. It’s a document used to spark questions during an interview. This gives me a chance to look back at the book, the process, Greta, and my … Continue reading Key Ideas from My Favorite Mother-In-Law
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  Your New Skin on Frame Kayak?December 30, 2024
  Modern kayaks use a variety of materials and construction techniques: kevlar, fiberglass, and plastic are the most common. But before all this, people built kayaks from skin stretched over wood frames.
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  My Favorite Mother In Law appears in the LibraryDecember 17, 2024
  It’s delightful to be validated for your writing.