Back Yard Characters

It’s hard for me to think of chickadees as big mean birds, since they’re about 2 1/2 inches tall.

Mt. Tabor’s quaint bathrooms

My personal favourite: a dad walking hand in hand with his 3-year old daughter, each sporting wild blonde curls blown in the wind and unrestrained by anything hat-like.

Rose City Roller Derby

I’ve been wanting to see some Roller Derby since I moved here.

Don’t Sleep

From now on, when I see a new one, I’ll be grateful for the reminder to engage with my life while I am living it.

Laurelhurst Park

All in all, a perfect day for the park.

Redhead Event 2013

And since the word came up, I’ll say a little about Ginger. Here it is: I want to use the word!

Portland Pride 2013

It feels good to be in a city where most of the time strangers see you first as a human being, and second as whatever your outward appearance might be.

Home of the Troll Bridge: Forest Park

We did a 7 1/2 mile loop, which was enough to get the stir crazy out of my bones.

The Moth in Portland

Turns out, I am not as well acquainted with The Moth as I wanted to be. But the important thing is that it was a wonderful evening in a stunning venue with the perfect companion.

Stepping in for Mom

I felt for a moment as though I was channeling her spirit.