four years ago this month, i shared my first breakfast with the one i love. not long after we met, jomo and i had decided we wanted to meet up one saturday for breakfast. jomo suggested we meet at milo’s city cafe, a personal favorite of his. just inside the door, there is a [...]
i’m always excited for a new year. i know, i know – most of us don’t last a month or two in our resolutions. but i still love the new-smell of a whole new year. i see it as a fresh start to be anyone or do anything i want. every year i decide [...]
fall is, by far, my favorite time of year. fall isn’t the life-push of spring, nor is it the vibrant heat and color of the summer. it’s more subtle. but then, i think that’s why i like it. fall comes at the end of the most busy time of the year for most. for [...]
my sister loves a good carnival ride. i don’t like crowds. yet the portland rose festival is a place where history meets portland flair and there is a draw for many that still lingers after all these years. fleet week is my favorite. this year, it takes place june 8-12. i love seeing the [...]
jomo and i recently had supper with a very interesting fellow. as we discussed our projects and life and what we want out of this life we live, we came to a portion of the discussion, our friend coins “the great reset.” he’s referring to the massive shift in thinking and living that he [...]
hey all, make sure you don’t miss the beautiful display of blooms at the crystal springs rhododendron garden this month and into the first half of may. you won’t be disappointed. here are a few ideas: take a quiet walk alone and make your list of ways you want to enjoy the summer go [...]
i was with an elderly neighbor the other day as we went to do our errands together. it was that really nice, sunny and warm day we had and my neighbor was wearing a sweater and a rain coat and she was of course too warm. usually, i’m turning the heat up in the [...]
a tenant that came to pay rent this month asked me where i got this: it hangs in our kitchen and reminds us to eat what’s in season and stop buying produce from stores that get it shipped in from god knows where. want one? they’re only $5 from the Oregon Department of Agriculture and [...]
on a recent trip to sauvie island for some yummy local produce, i was reminded about the corn maize events out there and wanted to highlight a few fun autumn events around our area for your enjoyment: muddy boot organic festival september 10th to 12th, 2010 portland a celebration of sustainable living, featuring workshops [...]
i’ve recently been doing a bunch of research on how to plant a veggie garden at our house next year and i came across this system which seems beloved by many: the square foot gardening method seems awesome! check out this book for yourself from powell’s books or your local library. oh and make sure [...]
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