I am not complaining about Portland’s weather especially when the rest of the country is experiencing extreme weather. Continue reading “Respite from the rain”
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Party Dress!
When you want to put your best foot forward, here’s the dress you need! Continue reading “Party Dress!”
The last of 2017
With apologies to Charles Dickens.
In many ways, 2017 was the best of times for me.
Then in the last eight months, it was the worst of times bringing terrible grief.
Now on the last day of 2017, I am looking forward with guarded optimism to 2018.
No Room Under the Tree?
When there’s no room under the tree for presents…
Christmas 2
A charming vignette with echoes of simpler times.
In the chaos and horror of today’s world, it would be easy to assume that life was easier in “the good old days”.
A study of history teaches us otherwise. Life has never been idyllic for many people at all time.
Christmas
The holiday parties are in full swing.
Families and friends are coming and going.
It’s a wonderful time to celebrate.
It’s a wonderful time to remember those who are alone.
It’s a wonderful time to remember the disenfranchised and the marginalized.
It’s a wonderful time to remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Boy With Thorn
I was excited to see this statue during a visit to the lovely The Pittock Mansion in Portland.
I thought it might be Boy with Thorn. Continue reading “Boy With Thorn”
Who’s mad?
This brought a smile to my face and those of the women who were standing nearby.
Musings on my birthday
Today is my birthday which puts me in a philosophical frame of mind.
I found myself thinking about the tumultuous year that flew by.
So many good things! Life was a joy. My sons and their families were doing great. Continue reading “Musings on my birthday”
Fair Warning…
I know most of us have bad days at times.
However, I can never understand why or how a person could be RUDE to the person behind the counter anywhere. Or, what gives a person the right to be mean to others at anytime? Continue reading “Fair Warning…”
Lori Greer in Portland 