Portland Eats!
Portland, Oregon is known as a food destination with amazing food options. This summer I made an effort to try as many different restaurants as well as explore new places. […]
Tag Archives: Oregon
Eagle Creek Fire: One Year Anniversary
It is Labor Day weekend. Traditionally, the official end-of-summer. It’s been a great summer. (Already I dread what’s ahead weather-wise.) But I’m reminded of what happened last Labor Day weekend… […]
Portland #StayLikeALocal
I never win anything. Until recently! I was shocked (and thrilled) to win the Grand Door Prize drawing at a work-related party for a two-night stay at the beautiful Mark […]
Portland: Creo Chocolate
Free Samples is just one good reason to visit Creo Chocolate. Other great reasons would be to eat at the cafe, to buy handcrafted chocolate, and to learn about the […]
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens are open to the public from dawn to dusk, rain or shine during the May bloom season. The 10-acre display gardens contain over 500 named varieties and […]
Portland’s Chinese Garden
Any season is the perfect time to visit Lan Su Chinese Garden. Escape the noise and frenzy of the surrounding city when you walk through these doors. Feel the […]
Timberline Lodge: An Oregon Treasure
I enjoy taking tour groups to Timberline Lodge situated at nearly 6000′ elevation on the south flank of Mt. Hood. About 60 miles east of Portland, this National Historic Monument is […]
Expense Report: 6 Months Stateside
Being home, in one place these past 6 months has been like a vacation! Knowing our way around for banking, shopping, eating – and knowing the language and currency. Getting […]
“A Sight So Nobly Grand” in Oregon
“A sight so nobly grand” are the words of Joel Palmer. Joel Palmer was unusual among the pioneers in that he came out to Oregon Country to see if it […]
The Oregon Coast
My mother came for a visit and the two of us spent 3 lazy days visiting the coast. We went to Lincoln City, just a 2-hour drive from my Milwaukie […]
