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Our rental home was near Westport.
Nice weather. Beachcombing. Dog walking. Mushroom hunting.
Brady's Oyster Shack for oysters and fish.
Grundson Fishing store near Westport docks.
Hot Coffees
Fireplace chats
TV indoors
Fancy high-qulity Chef's meals
Clam Digging at 4:30 pm
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Drive from Vancouver to Longview, then on WA 4 through Cathlamet and Naselle, then on 101 to South Bend, and Raymond. Then on 106 to Tokeland, Grayland, and Westport.
Our rental home was near Westport.
Nice weather. Beachcombing.
Saturday, November 15th, 2025, 1 pm
At Kiggins Stadium in Vancouver, WA, Clark County
2025 WIAA Girls Soccer Playoffs: Quarter Final Round
Skyview HS Storm (14-2-4) from Vancouver, WA,
play the Mead Panthers (11-3-6) from Spokane, WA.
Overcast day in 50F weather.
Karen and I will attend. Also attending: Sean, Alicia, Hanna, Matt, Ryan, Joey, and April. Many other Skyview parents, grandparents, families, and friends were in attendance. The Skyview HS cheerleaders and 50 students cheered for the Storm
The Skyview Storm Won the game 1-0.
Skyview High School
Girls Varsity Soccer Team 2025
Season Results (15-2-4) as of 11/16/2025
Central Catholic High School 3-0 Win
Curtis 0-0 Tie
Ridgefield 1-0 Win
Sumner 1-1 Tie
Columbia River 0-0 Tie
Mountain View 7-1 Win
Chiawana 2-1 Win
Prairie 6-1 Win
Rogers (Puyallup) 3-0 Win
Heritage 7-0 Win
Battle Ground 7-0 Win
Camas 1-1 Tie
Union 3-2 Win
Battle Ground 8-0 Win
Camas 0-1 Loss
Union 3-1 Win
Puyallup 1-0 Win
Camas 1-0 Win
Tahoma 0-1 Loss
Stadium 4-0 Win
Mead 1-0 Win
21 Games as of 11/16/2025
15 Wins
2 Losses
4 Ties
15-2-4
Goals Scored = 59
Goals Given Up = 10
The Skyview-Mead [Storm-Panthers] game featured rugged defense by both teams. Many players on both teams fell to the ground, the play was aggressive, the referee blew the whistle a lot for pushing/tripping, and four yellow warning cards were issued. Skyview had a few more offensive shots on the goal, and controlled the ball more of the game time.
A brisk shot by Suki Mohammadi #2, in a tight group of players around Mead's goal, was caught but then dropped by the good Mead Goalkeeper. At the end of the game, with less that 2 minutes left, Suki Mohammadi seriously injured her kneecap on a collision with the Mead goalie.
Our Goalkeeper, Brynnlee Williams #0, played an excellent game as did our three Defenders: Lundy, Flinn, and Sanchez.
Skyview will now be seeded in the State of Washington overall girls soccer high school Semi-Finals for 2025. This will be the Final 4 competition.
MaxPrep reports that we will play the Tahoma HS Bears (19-1-1) next near Tacoma, on Friday, November 21st, at noon. We played Tahoma before this year, and Tahoma won 1-0.
Karen and I have attended nearly all the soccer games this 2025 season, as have her parents, as well as Hanna Flinn and Beryl Flinn.
We have enjoyed the play of the entire team and the very good coaching this entire 2025 season.
We, of course, take special interest
in the Skyview soccer team Defense:
We carefully watch Goalkeeper Sure-Handed Brynnlee Williams #0, Wing Defender Speedy Leilany Elias Sanchez #8, Center Defender [our grand daughter] Mean Machine Makenna Flinn #17, and Wing Defender Cannonball Quinn Lundy #9.
Last year, in the 2024 season, for our entire Conference, Brynnlee was voted the Most Outstanding Defensive Player, and both Makenna Flinn and Quinn Lundy were voted First Team Defenders in the League.
This Stout 2025 Skyview Defense (Williams, Sanchez, Flinn, Lundy), in addition to all the fine Skyview mid-fielders that helped in defense as needed, recorded 12 shut-out games out of 21, only gave up 2 goals in only one game this season, had four ties against very good teams, and only gave up 10 goals total in 21 games. We lost only 2 games, both by a low score of 0-1. Also, both Makenna Flinn #17 and Leilany Elias Sanchez #8 have also scored 3 offensive goals each this season for the team.
Our local Columbia Newspaper in Vancouver, Washington, has articles featuring the Skyview HS Girls Soccer team games. The articles include photographs, videos, interviews, and commentary.
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Knock Knock Jokes, Corny Jokes
Spoonerisms, Clever Statements
Cliches, Bad Jokes, Quips, Puns
Fallacies, Witticisms, Definitions
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5 pm
At Kiggins Stadium in Vancouver, WA, Clark County
2025 WIAA Girls Soccer Playoffs
Skyview HS Storm (13-2-4) from Vancouver, WA,
play the Stadium Tigers (11-3-1) from Tacoma, WA.
The Skyview Team was dominant Offensively all evening, and the Skyview Defense was excellent. Skyview won: 4-0. Pleasant weather for the game. Many Tiger fans came down from Tacoma for the game.
Skyview High School
Girls Varsity Soccer Team 2025
Season Results (14-2-4) as of 11/13/2025
Central Catholic High School 3-0 Win
Curtis 0-0 Tie
Ridgefield 1-0 Win
Sumner 1-1 Tie
Columbia River 0-0 Tie
Mountain View 7-1 Win
Chiawana 2-1 Win
Prairie 6-1 Win
Rogers (Puyallup) 3-0 Win
Heritage 7-0 Win
Battle Ground 7-0 Win
Camas 1-1 Tie
Union 3-2 Win
Battle Ground 8-0 Win
Camas 0-1 Loss
Union 3-1 Win
Puyallup 1-0 Win
Camas 1-0 Win
Tahoma 0-1 Loss
Stdaium 4-0 Win
20 Games as of 11/13/2025
14 Wins
2 Losses
4 Ties
14-2-4
Goals Scored = 58
Goals Given Up = 10
Skyview will now be seeded in the State of Washington overall girls soccer high school Finals for 2025. This will be the Final 8 competition.
Karen and I have attended nearly all the soccer games this 2025 season, as have her parents, as well as Hanna Flinn and Beryl Flinn.
We have enjoyed the play of the entire team and the very good coaching this entire 2025 season.
We, of course, take special interest
in the Skyview soccer team Defense:
We carefully watch Goalkeeper Sure-Handed Brynnlee Williams #0, Wing Defender Speedy Leilany Elias Sanchez #8, Center Defender [our Granddaughter] Mean Machine Makenna Flinn #17, and Wing Defender Cannonball Quinn Lundy #9.
This stout defense, in addition to all the fine Skyview mid-fielders that helped in defense as needed, recorded 11 shut-out games out of 20, only gave up 2 goals in only one game this season, had four ties against very good teams, and only gave up 10 goals total in 20 games. We lost only 2 games, both by a low score of 0-1.
Skyview will now be seeded in the State of Washington overall girls soccer high school Finals for 2025. This will be the Final 8 competition.
Skyview HS Storm (14-2-4) from Vancouver, WA,
will play the Mead HS Panthers (11-3-6) from Spokane, WA.
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025.
Location ???? Time???
"Every day, in the morning or evening, or both, take a walk in a safe and peaceful environment for less than an hour. The can be a great fountain of youth. Choose a place to walk that has no kind of disturbance. Walking done in a work environment and when your mind is busy is different; it is not as nutritious as the walking you do for yourself in the morning or evening in a quiet, peaceful, and safe place."
- Master Hua-Ching Ni, Entering the Tao, 1997, p. 135
"As I went walking
That ribbon of highway
I saw above me
The endless skyway
I saw below me
The lonesome valley
This land was made for you and me."
- Woody Guthrie, This Land is Your Land
Walking - Quotations. Edited by Michael P. Garofalo.
The Spirit of Gardening. Edited by Michael P. Garofalo.
"Our philosophies must be rewritten to remove them from the domain of words and "ideas," and to plant their roots firmly in the earth."
- William Vogt
"If you look for the truth outside yourself,
It gets farther and farther away.
Today walking alone, I meet it everywhere I step.
It is the same as me, yet I am not it.
Only if you understand it in this way
Will you merge with the way things are."
- Tung-Shan
By Robert D. Hill, Ph.D.. New York, W.W. Norton and Co., 2008. Index,
references, 63 pages. ISBN: 978-0393705232. VSCL. 
“Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration's shove or society's kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It's all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager.” - Susan Sontag
"Attention (prosoche) is the fundamental Stoic spiritual attitude. It is a continuous vigilance and presence of mind, a self-consciousness which never sleeps, and a constant tension of the spirit. Thanks to this attitude, the philosopher is fully aware of what he does at each instant, and he wills his actions fully. Thanks to this spiritual vigilance, the Stoic always has "at hand" (procheiron) the fundamental rule of life: that is, the distinction between what depends on us and what does not." p. 84
Philosophy as a Way of Life: Spiritual Exercises from Socrates to Foucault.
The Blue Cliff Record 100 Koans
(Pi Yen Lu, Hekiganroku) BCR
The Blue Cliff Record Koan Collection (BCR)
100 Cases of Brief Koans, Stories, Spiritual Encounters, Wisdom Tales, Sermons, Dialogues, Extensive Commentary
Compiled, copied, and shared by Chan Master Xuedou Zhongxian (980-1052 CE). Commentary by Engo.
Indexed by Michael P. Garofalo.
Subject Index for the Blue Cliff Record 100 Koans Collection (BCR). PDF, Second Draft, 8/11/2023, 29 pages.
Alphabetical List of the Blue Cliff Record (BCR) 100 Koans Collection Cases. PDF, Second Draft, 8/11/2023, 4 pages.
List of Cases by Case Numbers in the Blue Cliff Record (BCR) Koan Collection. PDF, Second Draft, 8/11/2023, 4 pages.
Subject Index to 1,975 Zen Buddhist Koans
Zen Buddhist Koans and Information:
https://www.egreenway.com/buddhism/koansdup1.htm
November 6, 2025 Thursday
Skyview HS (13-1-4) plays Tahoma High School in Tacoma
today on Thursday, 11/6/2025.
Game Time 7:30 pm. Game at the Lincoln Bowl, Tacoma, WA.
Temperature 50F, Wind 12 mph, 70% chance of rain.
You can even subscribe for a feed to watch the game live.
2025 WIAA Girls Soccer Playoffs
Sean drove from Vancouver to Tacoma to attend.
We will watch their 2 dogs.
I have a head cold and will stay home to rest.
Go STORM! ...
At 10:00 pm News from Sean Flinn!
Results of Game: A Loss for Skyview
Tahoma 1 Skyview 0
So the 2025 Skyview record is now 13-2-4
November 4, 2025 Tuesday
Camas Papermakers played against the Skyview Storm (12-1-4).
The game was held at the neutral soccer stadium in Battleground.
The game started at 7 pm. It rained throughout the game. It was around 50F.
The game was, again, a defensive struggle. The two teams played hard and it ended in a 0-0 tie in regulation. Then they played, in the rain, two overtimes; ending again in a 0-0 tie. Then, they did the penalty kick off phase against the goalies. In the dramatic end, Skyview 1 and Camas 0.
Skyview played Camas three times this season: twice during league play, and once in the 4A State Championship Finals. They were a tough opponent. Our record this season against Camas: a 1-1 Tie (2 Overtimes), a 1-0 Camas win, and a 1-0 Skyview win (2 Overtimes & PKs).
Skyview High School
Girls Varsity Soccer Team 2025
Season Results (13-2-4) as of 11/6/2025
Central Catholic High School 3-0 Win
Curtis 0-0 Tie
Ridgefield 1-0 Win
Sumner 1-1 Tie
Columbia River 0-0 Tie
Mountain View 7-1 Win
Chiawana 2-1 Win
Prairie 6-1 Win
Rogers (Puyallup) 3-0 Win
Heritage 7-0 Win
Battle Ground 7-0 Win
Camas 1-1 Tie
Union 3-2 Win
Battle Ground 8-0 Win
Camas 0-1 Loss
Union 3-1 Win
Puyallup 1-0 Win
Camas 1-0 Win
Tahoma 0-1 Loss
19 Games as of 11/6/2025
13 Wins
2 Losses
4 Ties
13-2-4
Goals Scored = 54
Goals Given Up = 10
Skyview will now be seeded in the State of Washington overall girls soccer high school Finals for 2025.
Karen and I have attended nearly all the soccer games this 2025 season, as have her parents, as well as Hanna Flinn and Beryl Flinn.
We have enjoyed the play of the entire team and the very good coaching this entire 2025 season.
We, of course, take special interest in the Skyview soccer team Defense.
We carefully watch Goalkeeper Sure-Handed Brynnlee Williams #0, Wing Defender Speedy Leilany Elias Sanchez #8, Center Defender [our Granddaughter] Mean Machine Makenna Flinn #17, and Wing Defender Cannonball Quinn Lundy #9. This stout defense, in addition to all the fine Skyview mid-fielders that helped in defense as needed, recorded 10 shut-out games out of 19, only gave up 2 goals in only one game this season, and only gave up 10 goals total in 19 games.
November 1, 2025, Saturday
Today, at 1 pm, the Skyview HS Girls Varsity Soccer Team (11-1-4) played the Payallup HS team. They played at Kiggins Stadium in Vancouver, WA. We attended.
Skyview won the game 1 to 0.
We are now in the State of Washington Finals. The Skyview team record is now 12-1-4
We play Camas next on 11/4. We have already played Camas twice this season: a 1-1 Tie (2 Overtimes), and a 1-0 Camas win.
Karen and I and other family members will attend the Skyview/Camas game at the neutral Battleground HS Stadium on 11/4 at 7 pm.
November 4, 2025 Tuesday
Camas Papermakers played against the Skyview Storm (12-1-4).
The game was held at the neutral soccer stadium in Battleground.
The game started at 7 pm. It rained throughout the game. It was around 50F.
The game was, again, a defensive struggle. The two teams played hard and it ended in a 0-0 tie in regulation. Then they played, in the rain, two overtimes; ending again in a 0-0 tie. Then, they did the penalty kick off phase against the goalies. In the dramatic end, Skyview 1 and Camas 0.
Skyview played Camas three times this season: twice during league play, and once in the 4A State Championship Finals. They were a tough opponent. Our record this season against Camas: a 1-1 Tie (2 Overtimes), a 1-0 Camas win, and a 1-0 Skyview win (2 Overtimes & PKs).
Skyview High School
Girls Varsity Soccer Team 2025
Season Results (13-1-4) as of 11/4/2025
Central Catholic High School 3-0 Win
Curtis 0-0 Tie
Ridgefield 1-0 Win
Sumner 1-1 Tie
Columbia River 0-0 Tie
Mountain View 7-1 Win
Chiawana 2-1 Win
Prairie 6-1 Win
Rogers (Puyallup) 3-0 Win
Heritage 7-0 Win
Battle Ground 7-0 Win
Camas 1-1 Tie
Union 3-2 Win
Battle Ground 8-0 Win
Camas 0-1 Loss
Union 3-1 Win
Puyallup 1-0 Win
Camas 1-0 Win
Tahoma
18 Games as of 11/6/2025
13 Wins
1 Loss
4 Ties
13-1-4
Goals Scored = 54
Goals Given Up = 9
Skyview will now be seeded in the State of Washington overall girls soccer high school Finals for 2025.
Karen and I have attended nearly all the soccer games this 2025 season, as have her parents, as well as Hanna Flinn and Beryl Flinn.
We have enjoyed the play of the entire team and the very good coaching this entire 2025 season.
We, of course, take special interest in the Skyview soccer team Defense.
We carefully watch Goalkeeper Sure-Handed Brynnlee Williams #0, Wing Defender Speedy Leilany Elias Sanchez #8, Center Defender [our Granddaughter] Mean Machine Makenna Flinn #17, and Wing Defender Cannonball Quinn Lundy #9. This stout defense, in addition to all the fine Skyview mid-fielders that helped in defense as needed, recorded 10 shut-out games out of 18, only gave up 2 goals in one game this season, and only gave up 9 goals total in 18 games.
November 1, 2025, Saturday
Today, at 1 pm, the Skyview HS Girls Varsity Soccer Team (11-1-4) played the Payallup HS team. They played at Kiggins Stadium in Vancouver, WA. We attended.
Skyview won the game 1 to 0.
We are now in the State of Washington Finals. The Skyview team record is now 12-1-4
We play Camas next on 11/4. We have already played Camas twice this season: a 1-1 Tie (2 Overtimes), and a 1-0 Camas win.
Karen and I and other family members will attend the Skyview/Camas game at the neutral Battleground HS Stadium on 11/4 at 7 pm.
I had planned to go yurt camping to the Oregon Coast this week from Monday thru Thursday.
I had reservations at Beverly Beach State Park, Oregon. This campground is located 9 miles north of Newport. I have never yurt camped at Beverly Beach.
The weather report indicates rain every day and night, with rain heavy at times. Winds are expected to be steady, with winds from 15-30 mph. These days are also King Tides - with high tides of 9-11 feet. It is dark for many hours these November days.
I enjoy auto touring the 132 miles from Vancouver Home to Beverly Beach SP. And, up and down the coast from Newport to Lincoln City. However, driving in the rain for four days is less appealing.
Depoe Bay OR
Newport OR
I decided to cancel my 11/3-11/6 reservation at Beverly Beach State Park.
Karen and I have toured Newport and Lincoln City many times, alone or with family, and stayed at motels, hotels, resorts, and yurts.
"Greeting the Dawn,
This Fruitful Day,
For Sun, Sky, Soil, Water, Plants, Animals, and Mankind
I am so grateful.
Seeing the Light without,
Feeling the Light within,
I walk on.
Thus joyfully you accomplish your tasks,
Happily will the old men in the fields regard you,
Happily will the children regard you,
Happily will women in their homes regard you;
Happily may our trails lead us in the way of peace.
Happily may we all return.
With beauty before me I walk,
With wisdom above me I walk,
With good works around me I walk,
With love it is finished,
With beauty again it is finished!"
Adapted by Mike Garofalo from a Navaho prayer found in Pagan Prayers collected by Marah Ellis Ryan.
In the summertime, I begin my walk very early, around 5:30, at daybreak. It is cooler and quieter at this time of day. A good time for a prayer of thanksgiving to the Great Spirit. In the winter, as shown below, I walk around 9 am.
I enjoy this painting of a Daoist Sage, an Immortal, smiling, walking in the clouds. A bottle of magical elixir hangs from his Dragon Cane in one hand, and the Peach of Immortality in his other hand. There is also a sacred Crane ready to show the way.
"Zen Master Yunmen Wenyan and Shifu Miao Zhang were walking together in the valley behind the temple one cloudy summer morning. It began to rain steadily on the two old friends. Yunmen said, “My staff has changed into a dragon and is swallowing up the heaven and earth. So, my friend, where do mountains, rainfall, rivers and the great earth come from?”
Miao Zhang was quiet for awhile, stopped on the trail, and then held his cane in his hand with the tip pointing to the sky. He said, “Yunmen, as for the source of their coming, the tip of my cane points to the fecund depths of vast emptiness, the crook end to the endless inter-marriages of ten thousand realities, and my hand grasps the heartwood of the ordinary mind. So, my friend, Yunmen, where are they all going?” "
- Shifu Miao Zhang's Koan Collection
By Mike Garofalo, in Way of the Staff
A repost from 9/2020.
