After several overcast days, sunny skies returned on Mother’s Day to Venice.
It was perfect weather to explore Abbot Kinny Street. Continue reading “Mother’s Day in Venice”
Mother’s Day in Venice
I am coming back
I am coming back.
I have not posted in awhile.
I have had great ideas. I have written articles in my mind as I walked with my dog Ginny.
But putting paper to pen or fingers to computer has not happened. Continue reading “I am coming back”
Exasperating Men
At my annual physical exam, my doctor shared with me the story of a small growth that he had ignored years ago.
He was too busy in medical school to have to have it removed.
Photo San Jose del Cabo
I love old, rustic shutters, doors and gates.
Where they burn books, they will also ultimately burn people*
“Today, 70 years later, you have the feeling for the first time that history could repeat itself. That that’s not out of the question.”
RALF TEEPE, a civil servant who joined the owner of his local bookstore in protesting a neo-Nazi march in Berlin’s old Jewish quarter. (Quotation from the New York Times, Monday, April 9, 2018.) Continue reading “Where they burn books, they will also ultimately burn people*”
Hello Beautiful Day*
The day of my husband’s funeral the sun was shining.
The sky was blue with little wisps of clouds.
The air was crisp.
It was a beautiful day.
Age is merely…
Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you!
I can’t remember where I found this little quote.
I placed it on my kitchen counter and look at it occasionally.
It makes me smile.
I like this view of aging.
The Yellow Chapel
At a recent art show at The Ford Building in Portland, Oregon I picked up this card.
One side had this picture.
Interesting, but I was intrigued by the flip side. Continue reading “The Yellow Chapel”
Rose City Coffee
This sign captures the essence of Rose City Coffee.
Both locations are warm and inviting. You want to sit and stay awhile. Continue reading “Rose City Coffee”
A Love Story
Barnes and Miriam were a senior couple who lived together for several years but were not married. It was really sweet to see them together. Their devotion and enjoyment of each of other’s company was clearly evident. Continue reading “A Love Story”
Lori Greer in Portland 