I love chicken especially on Monday nights at XICO, an upscale Oaxacan restaurant in Northeast Portland. Continue reading “Fabulous Chicken Dinner”
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Spooky guy…
The weather was glorious as it can be only in the Pacific Northwest in early fall.
The air was crisp and invigorating.
The sun was shining and warmed my back as I walked along, lost in my thoughts. Continue reading “Spooky guy…”
Halloween at Saint Honore Bakery
These made me smile!
On Flowers
“ The reason I paint flowers is that I see them fading.
“This reminds me of the eternally renewed, the springtime, all of that, because I feel death and disaster lurk right behind them.” *
Continue reading “On Flowers”
A Writer’s Duty
A writer’s duty is twofold: “the refusal to lie about what one knows and the resistance against oppression.” Albert Camus, his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, 1957. Continue reading “A Writer’s Duty”
Thoughts…
Tragedy and I are old friends.
I have dealt with tragedy before.
This is what I know.
It is hard everytime.
The road may be different but pain always shows its face.
People can be wonderful.
People can be cruel.
People can be clueless. Continue reading “Thoughts…”
Silly Woman Crying
Ambushed walking down the street.
Minding my own business.
Nothing in particular on my mind.
Then I saw this beautiful car.
I had to stop and look.
Simple Words
He was controversial.
He was fired from Apple.
He took Apple to new heights.
He inspired many. Continue reading “Simple Words”
Road trip!
Notes from my recent British Columbia, Canada road trip.
First stop, Victoria for a few days and then up to Whistler for a long, relaxing break. Continue reading “Road trip!”
A Judgement in Stone
Forget my well-laid plans.
Ignore reminders from my Google calendar.
Eat hastily prepared meals.
Respond quickly and tersely to texts and phone calls.
I can’t tear myself away from this book!
Lori Greer in Portland 