Tag Archives: Portland

the language we speak…

This morning is the first day I’ve woken up feeling moderately human. I actually woke at 7:12am saying is it monday? is it monday? OMG I’m going to be late. As it turns out, it is sunday; but when you’ve been off work for a week, trapped at home, and hopped up on drugs, youContinue reading “the language we speak…”

Snowed in

We have been snowed in since Thursday evening.  While I was delighted to have a few days trapped indoors, the one who was the happiest about this situation was Ginger.  She has been curled by my side, snuggled into my sweater, and following me from room to room.  I am getting the impression she’d likeContinue reading “Snowed in”

so busy summer

what a whirlwind it’s been!  Portland is one of the best places to live but in the summer, it is truly non-stop, jam packed go-go-go! Giggly girl’s nights, summer concerts in the park, picnics and wine tasting, BBQ’s, birthday parties, babies, food festivals galore, and brew fest.  How’s a gal supposed to keep up withContinue reading “so busy summer”

lents farmer’s market bounty

This past weekend was Portland’s annual naked bike ride.  I’m not telling you this to regale you with stories of my bare ass racing through town.  I tell you this because I had to leave my car at the distillery because after dinner with friends we couldn’t make it back over there.  All roads wereContinue reading “lents farmer’s market bounty”

eat & drink and eat & drink some more

I just got scolded for going radio silent for a few days. But Brother was here and we had serious business to attend to. We had to EAT! and eat we did! Tour d’Portland commenced Friday lunch at a local landmark, Nicholas Restaurant. I knew the Mezza for 3 would be more than enough forContinue reading “eat & drink and eat & drink some more”

let’s go shopping!

I love my girlfriends.  We are all so crafty and original.  For the holidays we all made stuff for each other.  Here in Portland they have banned plastic shopping bags.  I’m thrilled.  I’ve used my own shopping bags for some time.  I have bags from stores I frequent, bags I’ve gotten as gifts, and bagsContinue reading “let’s go shopping!”