With the COVID-19 virus and all the lockdown rules it is difficult to get a proper workout. As you all know Portland gets more than its share of rainy days. My gym closed last Monday, for good reasons: gyms are sweaty environments. The equipment is located relatively close to each other and once you get … Continue reading Exploring Sellwood District of Portland
With the order to remain socially distant in place now, you'll probably see a lot more writing from me. I'm trying to be responsible and stop the spread of Covid-19, especially since my parents are both of an advanced age and are definitely part of the group vulnerable to it. But, I also want to … Continue reading Kayaking and Social Distancing
Opened up our local paper "Tempo" magazine. Since all performances, activities, theaters, and events are cancelled, the "Tempo" accumulated a "Binge Watching List" of suggestions. Thought I'd share it with all our reading public. We're staying home more and we we'll all be needing good suggestions on what to watch in between washing our hands … Continue reading Binge
We lived in New England for twenty years and every kid played soccer in the Spring and the Fall. They would have practice once a week and they competed every Saturday morning, rain or shine. Our good friend Ray would stop at Dunkin Donuts and buy huge boxes of donuts for team and parents, we're … Continue reading Saturday Soccer
As most of you know Jim, James (our son,) and I have three major interests: food (eating, cooking, and researching,) travel (hiking, walking, climbing, and general sightseeing) and lifestyle (love to write about traditions, cultures, and norms.) James lives and writes from Portland, Oregon and Jim and I write from the Rogue Valley in Oregon. … Continue reading Confessions of a Blogger
It was my birthday a few days ago and I received this beautiful ornament from my best friend Patty. We always say we're not going to exchange gifts but we do it anyway. However, this is the best gift yet because Patty made it and it's exquisitely beautiful and delicate. I can't wait until Christmas … Continue reading Birthday Ornament!!!
Tried all of these and they really do improve the quality a box cake. Use melted unsalted butter instead of vegetable oil Add an extra egg Use milk instead of water Add a little almond extract to vanilla cake Add coffee to chocolate cake
What prompted me to start my photo project. Jim and I are pretty sure we, along with everyone watching the commercial, were all crying during Google's Super Bowl commercial titled, Loretta. Spurred me to start project to get my thousand of photos and millions of memories in order. Took this featured photo in the autumn … Continue reading Google’s Super Bowl Commercial-Loretta
So we all know James loves many things: beer, his iPhone, travel, hiking/climbing, cooking, and his friends. But, most dear to his heart are his "Vintage Heavy Metal Tee Shirts." So I found this tee shirt the other day. Does a fake Heavy Metal band count? You tell me, tell me if you even know … Continue reading Vintage
Having recently moved to the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland, I've been trying to learn the entire area on foot. I always feel you get a much better idea of a place on foot rather than driving around. I wasn't disappointed this time either. Very early in moving from Downtown Portland to Sellwood I found a … Continue reading Bertie Lou’s Cafe
