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Burton Speaks: Trillium Lake
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The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning." /. Irony: i ro ny n. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. From Portland, Oregon, United States. Tuesday, December 18, 2007. I went snowshoeing over the weekend with my adventure buddy. This time, we went up to Trillium Lake. On Mt Hood to scout around the area. Let's go over there! It is important to view a topographic map. I tend to get very wet&...
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Burton Speaks: Trek In The Park: Journey to Babel
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The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning." /. Irony: i ro ny n. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. From Portland, Oregon, United States. Trek In The Park: Journey to Babel. Tuesday, August 28, 2012. This year's Trek In The Park. Presentation was " Journey To Babel. While I've attended in years. At Woodlawn Park in NE Portland, this year the venue changed to Cathedral Park. I can't say en...
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Burton Speaks: Dr. Grant Simmons
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The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning." /. Irony: i ro ny n. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. From Portland, Oregon, United States. Tuesday, November 25, 2008. I wanted to take a moment to publicly congratulate my brother, who successfully presented his dissertation research last Friday to earn his PhD in human physiology. And become "Dr. Grant Simmons.". And - to me - a role model.
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Burton Speaks: Salem Dragon Boat Race 2012
http://www.walkingsaint.com/2012/07/salem-dragon-boat-race-2012.html
The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning." /. Irony: i ro ny n. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. From Portland, Oregon, United States. Salem Dragon Boat Race 2012. Monday, July 02, 2012. Yesterday was the Salem World Beat Festival Dragon Boat Races. Much like the blue boat's race, we easily beat the other boat, posting a time of 2:21.55, the fourth fastest time of that heat. I ...Then ...
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Burton Speaks: iPhoning, the Next Generation
http://www.walkingsaint.com/2011/11/iphoning-next-generation.html
The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning." /. Irony: i ro ny n. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. From Portland, Oregon, United States. IPhoning, the Next Generation. Saturday, November 12, 2011. Diligent readers may recall that, a few years ago, I bought myself an 32 GB iPhone 3GS in white. Shortly after that, I wrote about some of the strengths and weaknesses. With my Apple TV. Is inv...
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Burton Speaks: Water Voyage
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The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning." /. Irony: i ro ny n. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. From Portland, Oregon, United States. Friday, August 31, 2012. This is a story of luck, technology, and a little bit of planning. With me, just in case I need to call for help. We left the Riverplace Marina. Just south of the Hawthorne Bridge, and headed south to go around Ross Island.
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Burton Speaks: Trek in the Park
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The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning." /. Irony: i ro ny n. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. From Portland, Oregon, United States. Trek in the Park. Sunday, July 25, 2010. Today I had the privilege of seeing " Trek in the Park. A wonderful live-action re-enactment of the Star Trek Original Series episode Space Seed. The episode off which Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Hells Canyo...
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Burton Speaks: A Classy Citizen
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The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning." /. Irony: i ro ny n. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. From Portland, Oregon, United States. Thursday, August 02, 2012. A little further past the hopscotch, on the block's corner, someone had written, in even larger letters, the word "ASS". The culprit was definitely treading the edge of taste in their vandalism. Posted by Burton at 9:51 PM.
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Burton Speaks: Portland Dragon Boat Race 2011
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The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning." /. Irony: i ro ny n. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. From Portland, Oregon, United States. Portland Dragon Boat Race 2011. Sunday, September 11, 2011. This weekend I participated in the Portland Dragon Boat Races. Held down at the South Waterfront Park. Team (which, for reference, won the top gold medal, so there's no shame it that.). We watc...
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Burton Speaks: Rainier Dragon Boat Race 2012
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The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning." /. Irony: i ro ny n. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. From Portland, Oregon, United States. Rainier Dragon Boat Race 2012. Friday, May 18, 2012. This past weekend I attended the Rainier Dragon Boat Race. Up in Tacoma, WA, with the Bridge City Paddling Club. The astute reader might note that I was paddling with Shibumi last. I'm tired of losing...