Charlie's Wonderful World

I love playing Wordle - but I somehow seem to constantly forget to do it! I forgot again yesterday, so my current streak is only 1! Darn!!! #wordle #imanidiot https://www.instagram.com/p/CnJlQB7uGks/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Snow up the Gorge (a bit, anyway!). #columbiarivergorge #snow (at Columbia River Gorge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmSG2a8S52m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Getting my hands dipped by Andy and my toes done by Ricki at Amazing Nails in Milwaukie (Oregon) for my birthday tomorrow and the holidays!!! @amazingnail_milwaukie #greatnails #manicure #pedicure #thanksandy #thanksricki #prettytoes #thanksmarilyn #happybirthdaytome #happyholidays (at Amazing Nails & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cludn2iPcd_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thank you, Marilyn, for encouraging me to try Spelling Bee from the New York Times! I've now become as obsessed as she is. Plus I've always thought I wasn't very good at word games. (I struggled with spelling as a child, even though I've *always* been a voracious reader - until my brain injury in 2018.) After encephalitis I wondered if I would ever regain some of my mental strengths I seem to have lost. (Even though I did have a specialist tell me I was doing great...) Anyway!!! I'm Queen Bee for the second time this week, which means I have found all the words in a given day. I have to cheer and celebrate! The best $20 I've spent in a long time. It's both challenging and so much fun! I expect Marilyn to do well (she genuinely is a genius), but I am glad she pushed me to succeed. I feel this actually helps my neural pathways, which can potentially help my chronic pain! (Fingers crossed.) #newyorktimes #spellingbee #nytspellingbee #thankyoumarilyn #challenge #fun #games #chronicpain #neuralnetwork https://www.instagram.com/p/CjEG6d_PLZB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Stopping for a light lunch after visiting Beatle Mark in The Dalles. The most amazing guacamole ever! Huge chunks of avocado!!! (Heading to Hood River next…) #BeatleMark #TheDalles #hoodriver #mexicanfood #margaritas #guacamole #vacation (at Casa El Mirador) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch8GJ4KvXs_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Fun in Oregon City with @paradequeen Marilyn! (at Weinhard Grill) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch0C28cv6hd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I, too, love me a delicious margarita! This one was pomegranate! Yummy! #roadtrip #pomegranatemargarita #summerfun #2022 #timeforarefill (at Casa El Mirador) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChADEtzLeJO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Another summer Road Trip with @paradequeen (Marilyn) - this time we stayed at Celilo Inn up the Columbia River Gorge - to see the #perseids (our departed friend Mitch is here in spirit). #columbiarivergorge #celiloinn #margarita #mexicanfood #roadtrip (at Celilo Inn) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChAAfm5LI8v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Such an exciting time of year! Wimbledon is under way. Tennis fans like Marilyn and me are ready to see loads of great matches! 🎾🎾🎾#wimbledon #wimbledon2022 #tennis #summertime https://www.instagram.com/p/CfURA5ap5TO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Marilyn @paradequeen and I saw Elvis last night. Austin Butler is riveting! I mean you can't take your eyes off him whenever he's on the screen! He was amazing! And the music was wonderful! But the focus being on Colonel Parker really didn't work for me. (And I'm a Tom Hanks fan.) Still, Elvis fans should be sure to see this! And Austin Butler should be a star!!! #elvis #elvispresley #elvismovie #austinbutler #music #elvismusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CfRu85GJ2N8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Come out TONIGHT to the Bank of America presents the Rose City Reunion Concert featuring the Oregon Symphony at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. It's FREE for all attendees. Learn more at our website: rosefestival.org. #RoseCityReunion #OregonSymphony #RoseFestival #2022RoseFestival (at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeCAsELv7Vf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

At the International Silent Film Festival Pacific Northwest Regionals at the Hollywood Theatre. So excited to see the work these young people do! (Marilyn was a celebrity judge…) #internationalsilentfilmfestival #youthfilmmakers #marilynclint #hollywoodtheatre (at The Hollywood Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdjdQnyPtPA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Marilyn and I are at The Loupe inside the Seattle Space Needle! Champagne and tons of amazing food - my beloved sister is always so generous!!! Perfect pre-concert dinner. Lovely experience! #seattlespaceneedle #generousasalways #marilynclint #sirpaul #paulmccartneygotback #wayuphigh #greatfood #theloupe #joseourserverthebest (at Space Needle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdEhXXCvoXb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Marilyn and I had an amazing time today at the IMAX Beatles Rooftop Concert! Today was the anniversary of the original concert. Good times!!! #TheBeatlesGetBack #thebeatles #beatlesconcert #johnlennon #paulmccartney #coollanyard https://www.instagram.com/p/CZYwkgNLIOu/?utm_medium=tumblr

Janie finally climbed the Christmas tree! Then Jonnie had to play with her! Finally, she has to climb DOWN again! "Help me, Jonnie!" Anyway, she managed without injury! Whew! #kitten #kittensinthechristmastree #jonnieandjanie https://www.instagram.com/p/CXPD0mavJIc/?utm_medium=tumblr

The tree is UP! The kittens are in LOVE. Especially Jonnie, who climbed by the center to lie in the branches. (Hopefully he'll get over that!) This is certainly the earliest we've had our tree up in many years. Now to decorate it. I assume we won't get to that until this coming weekend... #christmastree #christmas #christmasdecor #jonniekitten #kitten #yesitweighsaton #ilifteditmyself https://www.instagram.com/p/CW7mZgirxcx/?utm_medium=tumblr