Cultivating Kindness

I am grateful that my friend Marlene constantly reminds me to be a better person.

Cherokees in Oregon

Every August, hundreds of Cherokees gather in Oregon and reconnect with our Tribal government.

Somehow, despite it all, this is annually one of the funnest things I do all year.

I hunted and photographed all thirty-one cats, so you didn’t have to. Still, you might wish you had.

Proximity to the Fanno Creek Trail was one of the main reasons we bought the new house.

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

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.