Shipwreck at Ft. Stevens, near Astoria, Oregon Having just made another road trip south, this time down Hwy. 101 from Arch Cape, I feel the need to post about the beauty of this section of the United States. I grew up in Portland and spent many, many weekends and summers visiting mostly the Lincoln City … Continue reading The beautiful Oregon coast
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For the love of road trips, part 1
All those weeks ago (when I started this post it was weeks ago, but those weeks have turned into months) we all left Portland in the middle of a snow event. It sounds like I am running away from our traditional Portland winter, which by the way is nothing like winter in much of the … Continue reading For the love of road trips, part 1
A tourist in my own town, part 1
I'm about to embark on a whirlwind business trip to Europe. The trip was on, off, on again, off again, and now it is most definitely happening. I've spent the past week frantically scheduling last minute transportation and lodging for the 16 day journey. I leave for NYC Thursday morning. As much as I love … Continue reading A tourist in my own town, part 1
Feeling lucky
Do you ever have one of those days, or weeks, where you feel lucky? Like pinch yourself lucky? Like you should really get yourself on down to the casino and play some cards, lucky? Or maybe this is the day to buy that winning lottery ticket? Or... you feel like today is the day you … Continue reading Feeling lucky
try not to cry on my rainbow 