Old News: Snow

This is crazy. You wouldn’t have believed the blizzard today. But no, my point is that it doesn’t snow here. Well, I mean not really. I think I saw flakes twice last winter. It stuck on the ground for an hour or two and it was delightful. That was when we lived on top of […]

Snow in Portland, part II

I know all you winter weather dwellers will recognize a distinct lack of snow… but we Portlanders view this as as sled-worthy as it gets!

Snow in Portland!

Their forecast high at home today is zero, -11 tonight, high -1 Monday, and -17 Monday night. There is no excuse for cold like that. It’s completely unreasonable.

Love

I have the most perfect family. Perfect for me. How lucky I am to live with the two people I most want to be with in the whole world. There is so much love between us, and forgiveness, and so much laughter. Today, my family is bringing me strength and accountability in the moments when […]

Turkey Trot

Had a jolly little jog this morning. It’s been so long since I’ve run in a race. I used to do it more frequently when I was married to a triathlete. I haven’t run since I lived in California, and I thought this would be a good starter race. Only 4 miles and for a […]

Healing Earth

I need only touch the earth to restore some peace inside.

Presidency 2008

I wish I didn’t think of him as my first black President.

I want to ride my bicycle

It’s still not enough to get me onto a bike and into that craziness. No way. But I’m glad that YOU are doing it.

Why I decided to vote anyway

Send the message that we are the rightful leaders of the country and those we elect are our servants.

Response to a friend

I think a person can be forced to learn a skill like resilience.