Friends in the Forest

Old friends, new friends, a bone, a forest, and ice cream. It’s a recipe for a good day.

Fanno Creek Trail in May and June

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

Tigard Festival of Balloons

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

Paint me Happy

Six miles from Mitchell, OR are the Painted Hills: one of my favourite things about this state.

Kam Wah Chung

The city didn’t take advantage of the gift right away, and somehow it was forgotten. A dusty treasure of artifacts that sat only a few feet away from city managers and planners for decades.

Highlights of Idaho Road Trip

A road trip is the best way to make the most out of a very long drive.

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

This lesser-known park in Portland is a gem that might not be named after me, but I won’t tell anyone if you don’t.

Things I missed

Things have been happening and I have not been updating you.

Workshop so far

Pedro’s workshop is going up very fast. It is exciting to walk out there each night and ascertain the progress.

Last few Coast Shots

A few parting shots from a pretty great birthday weekend in Tillamook, Oregon.