Oregon Zoo
I have been wanting to go to the Oregon Zoo for more than 2 years to see Baby Samudra, and I finally made it. Samudra is there in the middle. Samudra is the son of Rose Tu [more]
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Roadtrip: Oregon Vortex
The House of Mystery and the Oregon Vortex is a place in southern Oregon, not far from Medford, where the laws of physics are supposedly a little haywire. Gravity doesn’t [more]
Mt. Tabor Dog Park
Being a dog owner is really really easy in Portland. Between dozens of fantastic pet stores (like my favorite Green Dog), bars like Lucky Lab that allow you to drink WITH [more]
Hike: Angel’s Rest
Gorgeous views of the Columbia Rover Gorge. 2.3 miles each way. A climb that’s tough, but still possible for kids to manage (The first time I did this one I was only 6 [more]
Pioneer Courthouse Square
The heart of downtown Portland. Sometimes called “Portland’s Living Room”, Pioneer Courthouse Square is a pretty cool place to stop and take in the city. [more]
Beer: Stumptown Tart
She caught my eye in the refrigerated isle at Safeway. The tall, curvy bottle and the great looking label. Ohh the label! So stylish, just enticing me to drink. Then I [more]
Portland Hill Walks
I read a fair amount. A one or two books a month. Nothing compared to my ethicist friend Emmi, but way more than a lot of people I know. There is one book I recommend [more]
International Rose Test Garden
The garden is full of buds, but has not bloomed yet. Memorial Day should be just about right. [more]