Breathing smoke for a week

Wildfires are raging across my state of Oregon, as I’m sure you’ve heard in the news. People have died, homes burned to the ground, and thousands of people evacuated. Friends of mine have been ordered to evacuate their homes, and more have just left to try to find clear air to breathe. California is getting […]

Sunset on the water

In this softness, the copper sun sank into the water.

Japanese garden in the sun

Students from different countries and internationally-themed gardens were a nice mix on a summer weekend.

Coast Roadtrip: Seattle and home!

“All of the participants run haphazardly around in no particular direction, and everyone wins.”

Laurelhurst buds

…and then BLAM! An incredible snapshot is framed ahead of you.

We Are Portland Proud!

My Tara was in the parade for the first time this year!

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.

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.