Passing Perception

Welcome to Passing Perception, a photo blog by me, Steven Morrisroe.
I am 35 and live in Forest Grove, Oregon in the United States.
Here I share my photos, thoughts, and interests with my family, friends, self, and the world.

Preview of the design for my new Wells Fargo Business Platinum Check Card.

Hello and best wishes to my cousins on my mom's side, Sara and Beth. I wish we didn't all live at the far corners of the country and got to hang out together. We are in Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Southern California, Virginia, and New York City. That is not conducive to good family relations. I hope everyone will stay in touch more now.

Hello also to my cousins Rachael and Stephanie on my dad's side. Feel free to comment here or send me messages any time. Stephanie lives in Los Angeles and Rachael somewhere around Sacramento or Roseville. I hope you are both doing well. I just looked at more of your Facebook photos.

My moment of Zen, whenever I need it.

Dark forces conspiring...

http://www.rollcall.com/news/43925-1.html
In Rep. Eric Massa’s big interview this weekend, his statements about the booze-fueled party that led to an ethics complaint against him got the most attention. But the New York Democrat also had some colorful things to say about an exchange that he had with a naked White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel in the House gym.

Click here to hear Massa (keeping in mind he is a DEMOCRAT) talking about Rahm Emanuel, Obama's right-hand man.

"I’m ... naked as a jay bird, and here comes Rahm Emanuel, not even with a towel wrapped around his tush, poking his finger in my chest, yelling at me because I wasn’t going to vote for the president’s budget," Massa said. "Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?"

"Rahm Emanuel is son of the devil’s spawn. He is an individual who would sell his mother to get a vote. He would strap his children to the front end of a steam locomotive."

Still proud of the "change" you voted for? Obama is a lying salesman backed by mafia tactics of intimidation and punishment. They want everyone out of their way, including Democrats who think for themselves.

These Obama clips are PRICELESS. He is a pathological liar and I got crap for saying that was obvious about him long before the election. Amazing how easily people are fooled and how poorly they read people. QUIT VOTING FOR LIARS AND HIPOCRITES!

"The bottom line is, is that our health plans are similar. The question once again is, who can get it done? Who can build a movement for change? This is an area where we're gonna have to have a 60% majority in the Senate and the House in oreder to actually get a bill to my desk. We're gonna have to have a majority to get a bill to my desk. That is not just a 50 plus one majority."

"You've got to break out of what I call the sort of 50 plus one pattern of presidential politics. Maybe you eek out a victory of 50 plus 1, then you can't govern. You get Air Force One, I mean there are a lot of nice perks, but you can't deliver on health care. We are not going to to pass universal health care with a 50 plus one strategy."

"One of the arguments that sometimes I get with my fellow progressives and some of these have flashed up in the blog communities on occaision is this notion that we should function sort of like Carl Rove where we identify our core base, we throw 'em red meat, we get a 50 plus one victory. See, Carl Rove doesn't need a broad concensus he doesn't believe in government. If we want to transform the country though, that requires a sizaeable majority."

Comments about my twitter updates can be left at my Miscellaneous Photos, and Your Comments page. (or twitter)

Recent Comments:

srr1567 commented March 9, 2010 5:11 PM on Miscellaneous Photos, Tidbits, and Your Comments – February, 2010
"That lab on the water slide has to be the world’s happiest dog. He made me smile just to watch him."

srr1567 commented March 6, 2010 6:10 PM on Miscellaneous Photos, Tidbits, and Your Comments – February, 2010
"I really love your otters."

srr1567 commented March 3, 2010 4:41 PM on Morrisroe Family Christmas Week 2009 (the first one together in almost 20 years)
"Woow! Sure was a lot of work to get this together. Very well done. Thank you for doing this. I sure look different than my mental image of me. Some times it is better not to look. I loved being with you all and miss you very much."

coastbear commented March 3, 2010 3:15 PM on Miscellaneous Photos, Tidbits, and Your Comments – February, 2010
"Great christmas pictures! will have to look at the rest of them later my computer ran out of memory!"

Carolyn commented March 3, 2010 6:51 AM on Morrisroe Family Christmas Week 2009 (the first one together in almost 20 years)
"Wow o wow! First, thanks a million times for all your hard work in taking these and in posting them. Also: - I can’t believe no one has yet bought me that monkey (or the dog version) that rolls around laughing on the floor. My life would be a thousand times better with that in it.

- Never take photos of people eating. Yipes. - Damn, I am really pale midway through an East Coast winter. - That one photo of Daddy in his red shirt is really wonderful! - Looking at all those photos of me as master chef on Christmas makes me think I should have pulled my hair back. How unprofessional of me! - There are some truly great photos of the family together here, Steven. Thanks for capturing them. And in some of them Dennis even has his eyes open! I might comment more once I’ve had a chance to look at them a second time."

Steven commented March 1, 2010 2:46 PM on Miscellaneous Photos, Tidbits, and Your Comments – February, 2010
"Yes that is really going to be my check card. That is copied directly from the preview at their site. They let you design you card “for free” (or using my $1000 in lifetime overdraft fees). Sweet though right? Again, sorry to my dad I could not fit his whole dog in. I tried."

Carolyn commented February 28, 2010 5:48 PM on Miscellaneous Photos, Tidbits, and Your Comments – February, 2010
"Is that really going to be your checkcard? That’s awesome!

Steven commented February 23, 2010 6:03 PM on Miscellaneous Photos – January, 2010
"Hello Beth. Thanks so much for the compliments and just for being here and looking in the first place. I appreciate it."

beth commented February 19, 2010 8:22 AM on Miscellaneous Photos – January, 2010
"your city images are so captivating that even though i’ve already looked at them a million times, i still find myself coming back to look at them again almost every day."

Carolyn commented February 14, 2010 12:28 PM on Miscellaneous Photos, Tidbits, and Your Comments – February, 2010
"Thanks for the birthday photo, Steven!

That’s wonderful and hilarious!"

Mar 02

Morrisroe Family Christmas Week 2009 (the first one together in almost 20 years)

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At long last, here are my photos from the week of Christmas, 2009. Yes, I know it is March 2010 now. I apologize for the delay. This post is the biggest deal on my site since my brother and sister graduated from college, each of them twice. My mom flew up to Oregon from California and my sister from New York to stay at my house in Forest Grove. It was very exciting for me. I was proud. I actually had room for guests to have their own rooms and beds. That is a first in my life, as was having a Christmas at my house. Thanks to everyone, including my brother who came from Vancouver, Washington and my dad from Tillamook/Yachats, Oregon. Usually we are split up between California and Oregon. 2009 was the only time in my adult life that I got to see both my parents and both sibling during the holidays.

These thumbnails are just a preview. Click on them to see the post. There are 436 photos.
Life’s moments pass by only once, I grab many on the way by and keep them to share. Enjoy.

Feb 10

Miscellaneous Photos – January, 2010

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Welcome

I use this page each month for miscellaneous photos and thoughts that do not justify a dedicated photo post. It is also a place for anyone to leave comments about anything or just to say hello. Thank you for being here and please let me know you were here.

My January header image above is from three photos. The first is that great tree in the trash image, the second and third are from the first valley snow of the season. One is at my business in Cornelius. The other is the “Welcome to Forest Grove” sign on the way into town from the east. I love snow.

Even though the photos here are from (for) my “Miscellaneous Photos, Tidbits, and Your Comments – January, 2010″ page, the vast majority of them never made it there in January and have not yet been seen. There are photos of or about, silver solution mail, H1N1 shot, bluetooth devices, my 2010 business license, rearranging the shop, Brian’s $75 car, Walmart progress, fake cheese, Portland at night, Pioneer Place mall, e-bay item, +P+ ammo, beautiful blue Challenger, black Chuck Taylors, no wind damage, target practice (twice), Dave in Cornelius, reels safe, Gem Faire, rainbow, Hi-Lift Jack and accessories, field stripping, and more.

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Jan 05

Geese, “America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar” 2009 at Portland Expo Center and “Winter Wonderland” at Portland International Raceway

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Some weeks ago I went to “America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar” at the EXPO. I had planned it for a while. I had a postcard style ad at home that I picked up at the Portland SkiFever Ski & Snowboard Show 2009 with my brother. When he heard about my trip to the Christmas Bazaar he said, “You actually went to that?” Whatever. I like seeing all sorts of things. Maybe you do too. Thanks to my down-the-street neighbor and friend, Jonna, for being willing to go with me. Also thanks for being a good sport about being in some photos, which is more than can be said for the Obama a-hole at the show.

After the show I drove under the freeway to nearby PIR to see the “Winter Wonderland” lights I always see advertised. Mostly I just wanted to drive on the track. Verdict? The lights are in disrepair, outdated, and overpriced. I was still very happy to be on the racetrack, even if it was at 3 mph following minivans. I just absolutely positively must find a way to get a car for track days and/or racing out there. Anyway, check out a whole lot of photos.

P.S. Geese? Yes, I have a difficult time not stopping for giant flocks of birds.

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I took these on December 6th, 2009. There are 196 photos. Hey, I narrowed it down from over 250.

Jan 02

Three-Man Father and Sons Thanksgiving at my House, 2009

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My dad lives at the Oregon Coast and my brother lives in Vancouver, Washington. That means I live in between them and my house is a good place for a holiday. Thanks very much to both of them for coming to my place on Thanksgiving. It was very nice to have your company. It was just us three guys but we still put a dinner together. I warn you though, if you are a “foodie” or way into great cooking, you may want to look away. None of us cook much, so we didn’t. As in the past with just us we heated up food instead of making any of it ourselves. It is a lot less work.

These thumbnails are just a preview. Click on them to see the post. There are 67 photos.

Dec 31

Misc. Photos December, 2009 and Holiday Lights in Forest Grove.

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This would usually be my archive of misc photos for December and I suppose it sort of still is. I didn’t have very many “misc” photos so I am adding a whole bunch of photos of holiday lights in Forest Grove, Oregon. There are also photos of guitars and gear at work, my outside cat friend getting a heated bed, my house, car wash, trip to Portland to buy a guest bed, new things at work (tv, handgun), and progress on local Walmart.

Dec 19

Foggy Pre-Thanksgiving golf with my dad and Dave at Quail Valley

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The day before Thanksgiving my dad and Dave drove over from the coast so we could play golf together at Quail Valley in Banks. I had been there before but it looked a whole lot different. The day before had been beautiful and sunny. When I got up that day I saw it was extremely foggy and wet out. Thankfully it did not rain, but it was way past damp all over anyway. Did I mention COLD? The sun did not come out until it was about to go down, which this time of year is about 4PM.

It turned out alright because it gave me a chance to take pictures in a whole new atmosphere there. I am very happy about this post. I enjoy these photos very much. I hope you do to. To me golf is just an excuse to do some nature photography in a very beautiful place. I know photos of golf sound boring, but give this post a chance. It is all about the surroundings. This post took me at least 10 hours, not counting taking the pictures. Thanks for being here to make it worthwhile.

These thumbnails are just a preview. Click on them to see the whole post. There are 158 photos.

Dec 12

Angel’s Rest, Latourell Falls, and Vista House at Crown Point with Dennis and Jonna (super short post, forgot memory card)

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A couple of Sundays ago I got my brother, Dennis, and neighbor, Jonna, to go on my favorite short “local” hike with me. I have posted before about Angel’s Rest in the Columbia River Gorge. I like it there. We also looked at Latourell Falls and Vista House which are in the same neighborhood. It never gets old going to those places. It is beautiful.

Usually I have tons of photos in my posts, but not this time. I got all the way out there (it is at least an hour and 15 minutes one way, by way of picking my brother up in Vancouver) and realized I had left my camera’s memory card at home. My camera can only hold 10 photos without a card, so that is how many photos are in this post. This will be my first post in ages that people with dial-up can view.