Chapel in Cancun, Mexico
Home Cooking..
The cuisine of Alabama.
Biscuits, okra, greens,BBQ,catfish, pimento cheese, grits, black-eyed peas,watermelon, fried chicken, sweet tea, cornbread, gumbo.
I have been in Alabama for several days but have not eaten any of these traditional foods.
Asian and Mediterranean food have been on my plate instead. The same food that I choose in Portland.
Although, Alabama lacks the incredible food scene of Portland, the local restaurants offer a wide array of food choices.
Interesting how small the world is.
Nuture, Protect & Respect…
The son of Syrian immigrants, Governor Victor G Atiyeh, served from 1979 to 1987.
He was the first elected governor of Arab descent in the United States.
“After many years as a successful businessman, Victor Atiyeh also served 20 years in the Oregon Legislature and was elected Governor of Oregon from 1979 to 1987. During his service he established trading ties with Asia, led Oregon through a severe recession and even cut his own salary to help balance the budget.” Wikipedia
Stressed by Trump?
“Dr. Estcher Lerman Freeman, clinical psychologist at OHSU*, recently told the Oregonian**,
“I’ve been in practice for 30 years. I’ve never seen people this upset about an election.”
“If you’ve found yourself anxious or preoccupied lately with national or world events, meditation may be the answer to calm your mind – and could perhaps do even more.
Writing on the run
I was trying so hard to post every day on my blog.
I was trying to answer every comment.
I was trying to read other posts and to comment.
I was doing well and then came my trip.
No big deal I thought. With a few adjustments, you can continue your regular schedule.
Trespassing Across America
“To travel alone, I learned, isn’t to rely on yourself. To travel alone is to force yourself to depend on others. It is to fall in love with mankind.” Trespassing Across America by Ken Ilgunas Continue reading “Trespassing Across America”
Traveling on…
My recent flights from Portland to Atlanta and on to Alabama afforded ample time to think.
It was a case of two planes, no trains, and one automobile. Twelve exhausting hours.
Here are my coffee-stimulated, waiting room, intercom inspired thoughts.
This is your Life…
This gets me going…
After a leisurely lunch at Tucci’s in Lake Oswego, I noticed this plaque on the counter. I just had to take a picture. It says so many important things especially now in light of the Paris attacks.
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A Lesson from my plant
A little love and attention make all the difference.
Simple Daily Gifts
These are not mind-blowing gifts.
They don’t take a lot of time. I know because I have timed them.
Yet, these gifts ease me into each new day with a sense of purpose and calm. Continue reading “Simple Daily Gifts”
Lori Greer in Portland 