Evaluating establishments

Home of the $12.99 Soda

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom lies north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Vallejo, California. It is a theme park based mostly on marine life, including Shouka the Orca, Merlin the Dolphin, who are each other’s best friends. More about the Saga of the Soda later.    Send article as PDF to

California Travel Advice

If you are disabled and rely on a parking permit or placard in your state, I have some advice for you on traveling to California. Simply stated, it is: Don’t go! Well, that’s probably a little harsh, but I’m a little annoyed right now.    Send article as PDF to

Milo McIver State Park Campground

Milo McIver State Park in Oregon is a popular recreation area near the town of Estacada. The park lies along a sizeable stretch of the Clackamas River and is one of the most beautiful parks you’ll ever see. More than merely beautiful, there are diverse things to do and enjoy at the park. It boasts [...]

L. L. “Stub” Stewart State Park

What most people outside of Oregon think when they think of Oregon is lush green evergreen forests filled with bears, cougars, and old recluses living in log cabins. It’s partially true. Oregon geography is a lot more diverse than that. Disabled people who want a taste of the beauty without some the barriers should come to L. [...]

Piles of Shame

At the end of December of 2008, the Portland, Oregon area, where I live, experienced unusual amounts of snow. The whole area was buried. As a person with arthritis, back problems, and recovering from a dangerous leg wound, I wasn’t able to get around very well.    Send article as PDF to

Wood Village Wal-Mart Revisited

Since publishing my original review of the Wal-Mart in Wood Village, Oregon, I have a little more to say. My review was mostly positive, and I still hold that view. However, I’ve noticed a flaw that is becoming more important to me as my mobility wanes.    Send article as PDF to

Eastside Athletic Club – Portland, Oregon Metro Area

Eastside Athletic Club in Clackamas, Oregon is a medium-sized athletic club. It has a weight room, cardio room with standard machines, rooms for classes, a pool, a co-ed hot tub, and dry saunas in the locker rooms.    Send article as PDF to

Greyhound’s Exorbitant Gift Fee

This is a letter I wrote to Greyhound protesting an exorbitant guest fee when you purchase a ticket online for a customer.    Send article as PDF to

LDS Church Releases Disability Resources Guide

The Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has put up a new disability resources guide for its members. The guide is available at Disability Resources.    Send article as PDF to

The Oregon Zoo

Introduction The Oregon Zoo is in Portland, Oregon in the hills over downtown in beautiful Washington Park. Washington Park is 130 acres of beautiful trees, valleys, streams, gardens, arboretums, and paths located withing walking distance of skyscrapers and the apartments. Due to the zoo’s location, the terrain inside the zoo is hilly.    Send article [...]