Harvest Time
One of Mark’s friends was teasing him about having the Obama Victory Garden in the front yard, like the first family. Actually, that’s something I don’t mind being teased about…
Read More Harvest TimeCome to Montavilla for your sushi fix!
Look out Portland, right behind Mississippi and Alberta, Montavilla’s the next up-and-coming neighborhood.
Read More Come to Montavilla for your sushi fix!Garden
I just wanted to update with a couple of photos.
Read More GardenThings that are not fun to get in the mail
So ok, there’s probably some denial going on here, probably some embarrassment, probably some legitimate bone-headedness.
Read More Things that are not fun to get in the mailChoosing one of many
I need to choose one of many topics and blog this morning!
Read More Choosing one of manyLast Day of School
My garden is growing and my daughter is growing and I think I’m growing too.
Read More Last Day of SchoolTwenty Years and Three Days
Some people believe there was no Tiananmen? But… I still carry the pain of it!
Read More Twenty Years and Three DaysOur battle with ivy
We’ve had so much fun on a little landscaping project here that I wanted to show you our progress.
Read More Our battle with ivyGirls and fish and flies
Learning to cast actually requires a lot of concentration, and I spent several hours working on trying to get the line and my limbs all coordinated.
Read More Girls and fish and fliesNot an old dog yet
Memories pulled me back in time, when I recalled standing out on the wide, rocky beaches, watching his line fly so far back and so far forward.
Read More Not an old dog yet
Conscious Engagement 