Tigard Festival of Balloons

The Tigard balloon festival is one thing to love about Portland.

Muddy Cinco de Mayo

Be patient, and wait, because if you are hoping for a warm and sunny holiday to celebrate Mexican traditions, you will be sadly disappointed.

I have no answers today. Just pain, and grief, and some dismay at my own numbness.

A group of us did some clay crafting to celebrate Maria’s birthday.

The Giant Pumpkin Regatta began in Tualatin in 2004 and from what you will see in the photos, has become a very big deal.

Whew! We did it. And I pulled it off as Captain.

Mr. Kennie Namba and his wife Ruth were responsible for educating me about the history of Japanese internment in the U.S.

I made the loop around the Willamette in downtown Portland twice in two weeks.

By lucky chance, I saw the Christmas ships as they sailed past my little town on Friday night.

Do find a way to put your special mark on the world, by way of a kind word or gesture.