Aggressive Geese

Before we moved to Portland, I remember an influx of Canadian Geese to the Philadelphia area being a big thing that created popular fodder for local news (i.e. headlines like - Canadian Geese Poop Ruins Kids' Soccer Tournament or Border Collies in High Demand to Chase...

Shots Around Town: Keep Portland Weird

Shots Around Town: Keep Portland Weird

Here's an old shot of Grace hanging out in the parking lot in front of the Keep Portland Weird mural across from VooDoo Doughnuts. This was back when we could still get her to wear jeans. And naturally, she color coordinated with the mural. 😉

Things I’m Missing: Wawa

This weekend, I missed home. Yes, I still have regular bouts of homesickness a year and a half in. I think it's one of those things that I will always experience. Kind of like stress. Haha. But, on a good note, being homesick was only part of why I missed home this...

Fun Fact Involving French Fries

Fun Fact Involving French Fries

Did you know this? That Oregon + Idaho = Ore-Ida? I am sure everyone knows this but me. I rarely buy Ore-Ida products, but I grabbed a bag at the store today to keep on hand for when I need a quick side. I guess if I ever stopped to think about it for more than two...

Look, Dad!

I found the family car from my childhood - a little beat up, but alive and well right here in Portland! Hahaha! Bad shot, but we were driving and the camera wasn't cooperating. No worries, though. You can still tell it's a rad, two-toned pale blue station wagon with...

The Portlandiest of the Portland “Things”

I am really glad one of our neighbors posted this on Facebook today, otherwise I would have missed it. The 30 Most Portland Things That Have Ever Happened In Portland It's pretty good. Philadelphia friends and family - kind of like South Street, right? Just a little...