I am SO blogging this (or, Yes my boyfriend is that romantic)

Most years I think I need to have something on Valentine’s Day from my guy. This year he outdid himself.

The universe is conspiring

When you want something, all the Universe will conspire to help you achieve it.

Big smiles (no job)

But Mark reminded me that it’s only scary to think of losing the house if we are convinced we have to have the house for happiness.

Again with the snow?

Hi! It’s Sunday and it’s snowing. Mother Nature! How many times do I have to tell you: IT DOESN’T SNOW IN PORTLAND. Good grief. You listen to direction about as well as my daughter. Well, fresh snow on branches really *IS* beautiful. And this snow will probably be melted in 24 hours. And it gives […]

Wind in the Gorge, Obama, and braces

Because the sun was brilliant, or maybe because we were out in the gorgeous gorge, we made a day of it.

Tolkien birthday celebration

Over the weekend, we went to a birthday celebration for J.R.R. Tolkien, the famed author.

End of an age

By the end of my thirties though, I am tired. It’s not just hard to live authentically; it’s exhausting.

My heart is with Palestine

How does one get up in the morning and go to work, pick up groceries, or celebrate a child’s birthday when bombs are exploding thirty miles away?

Love my city

Portland has a remarkably high percentage of really friendly people.

How well did we do?

How much fun it was today when I browsed through archived versions of my blog and found a year old post titled: My fantasies for 2008.