I am trying to eat good food when I “break my fast” but, it’s not always easy mainly due to lack of time and a bit of laziness.
I don’t want to cook first thing in the morning and I don’t want to clean up afterwards.
However, I do want to eat well. Continue reading “Breaking my fast”
“If you look back (at) pictures of women who have strong style, you will never find pictures of a cargo pant.” French designer Johanna Senyk*
If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. Continue reading “If you want happiness…”
It is wonderful to sit by my fireplace on a cold, dark morning.
The sun will rise in an hour or so. There is snow on the ground.
I have a hot cup of coffee and a book to read.
My sweet Ginny lies on her rug near the fire dozing.
Could there be a more perfect morning?
I went to an early morning yoga class recently.
In moving from a bending pose to a standing pose, I reached and pulled my hair out of my face.
In that instant, I felt a sense of peace.
Peace such as I have not felt in a long time.
As sure as the day breaks in Portland, you will find me sipping a cup of hot coffee.
On warm days, I sit on the patio with Ginny, my Goldendoodle, who wonders when we are going for her morning walk.
In the winter, we sit by the fire listening to soft music. If it is raining, Ginny is much less interested in going for a walk. She is a fair-weather girl!
In my cup you will find Rose City Coffee. Rose City Coffee
The people are lovely, The coffee is great. I take it on trips. I give it as gifts.
The owner, Christie, has created warm welcoming spaces at both of her locations in southeast Portland.
Rose City, I love you too! Lori
I find that if I can do just these two things, I normally will have a productive, satisfying day. Continue reading “A Simple Work Ethic”
I never imagined that cooling my home in summer would be an issue in Portland, Oregon. I counted on a few hot days and then, back to cooler days and nights!
I love old, rustic shutters, doors and gates.
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.
