Christmas in the City

It's time for a visit to Pioneer Square to see Portland's Christmas tree! The picture here doesn't do it justice. The tree is decorated with a gazillion sparkly blue and white lights and looks just beautiful. I admit, I am not a big fan of Christmas but the tree lends a festive atmosphere to downtown Portland that is hard to resist. Even the Christmas Grinch would have to agree, Christmas in the City is a good thing!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving. I spent Turkey Day with my husband's family. What are you thankful for?

Happy Birthday to Carla!

Last week my sister Regina and I went to our sister, Carla's house for a long overdue Sister/Happy Birthday visit. Noticeably absent was Bangor, Carla and Gene's beloved Golden Retriever. Reg and I missed the "Woof" when we came to the door. We grieved for Bangor and celebrated Carla's 60th birthday. Bittersweet times.

Great Auntie Kimmers - again!

My niece, Alison, just had a baby! I am a Great Auntie again! Here's a picture of my niece, Christmas time about 1979. She's a cutie!

Life is short

A woman drove through Salmon Street Springs, plowed through the harbor wall and plunged into the Willamette River this morning about 2:45. By the time divers recovered her body, she was dead. Why did she do it? Was it an accident, perhaps fueled by alcohol? Speculation is maybe suicide? Sad, life is too short - why hurry it along? I dunno, it takes a lot of pain to want to end your life. I sure as hell am not ready to die! Life is way too sweet.

Happy Birthday to my Sister!

Last Sunday, September 11 was my sister, Regina's birthday. Happy birthday to my sister and best friend! My hubby and I celebrated by hosting a birthday dinner for family. Here is one of her gifts, a itty-bitty volkswagen with a ghost hanging ten! Behr wishes Reg a happy birthday with lots of mice and everything nice!

A Little Country in the Big City

I really love working in downtown Portland, I have the best of both worlds. I live in the country and work in the city. But sometimes worlds collide. Walking down the street today, I saw this - a curious blend of country and city.