Ashland, Oregon

Heaven on Earth
For those of you who may not know- I actually lived in Ashland, Oregon for a brief time in my childhood. Though my stay was just short of a year, I have the fondest memories of this beautiful place. It was less touristy then but it was just as majestic and beautiful.Ashland Creek actually ran right through our back yard. My brother Brian and I fell in a time or two while trying to build bridges across with timber from the creek banks. We rode our bikes up and down the hills, stopped to feed the horses, and just a couple of blocks later found ourselves in Lithia Park at the edge of town. After we had our fill of excitement, we would head back home but not before stopping at a little Donut shop in town. I wonder now if we actually had enough change to pay for the donuts or if the owners were just Kind enough to make us think that we did.I havent been back to see Ashland for 18 years now. I know it has grown and that the little donut shop is probably gone but I like to think that it is just as I left it. A bit of heaven here on Earth...