We have some mixed feelings about our return to Oregon. It is great to see old friend and there really is no other state in the union that is as beautiful. At the same time, it is hard not to despair about the draconian land use laws (we are thinking of buying a house), the state of education in the state (the homeschool students in our old ESD scored at around the 70th percentile while the government schoolers scored WAY lower–why do they let the ESD have ANYTHING to do with this), the taxes, the immoral nature of the drug, abortion and end of life laws in the state, the rain, etc. I went down to Oregon State University last week to work with some of their faculty on a project and it became VERY apparent that the level of education in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina was at a complete different and higher level. Still, I love my new job, I love my friends and family, and am looking forward to being here again for awhile.
Betty Blonde #258 – 07/15/2009
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Ken,
Mom told me that you and Lorena were moving. While I didn’t get to see you all a lot, it was very nice having you in North Carolina! Thanks for sharing on your blog — I feel so proud of Kelly and Christian! I know it is somewhat in part due to reading about their studies by way of your blog. I felt like I got to know your family through your posts! I hope you and Lorena will be very happy in Oregon! Always wishing the very best too for Kelly and Christian.
Lynn
Thank you so much Lynn. It is very kind of you to both write and to say such nice things. We really hope you stay in touch.