Monthly Archives: December 2011

Red and green, for Christmas.

My mom takes a daily walk. Since I’ve been in town, I’ve been joining her. We pick up a bike trail in Maywood Park and do about 2 1/2 miles alongside the northeast Portland MAX tracks. It’s a good walk … Continue reading →

Better Bargains. It’s one of Portland’s few remaining old school thrift stores. Stinky, a little disgusting and so often, such a deal!

When I planned my trip to Portland, I intentionally gave myself a full week in town before Christmas. I wanted plenty of time to relax before the holiday frenzy took over. I knew that I wanted to spend some of … Continue reading →

In Portland for the holidays. I’m trying to teach my mother the proper way to roast vegetables. This includes a single layer of vegetable, high heat and the ability to resist the desire to stir the food too regularly.

Our tiny, fake Christmas tree. It’s a far cry from the fragrant, towering trees of my youth, but I love it nonetheless.

My very last visit of the season to the post office. Grateful to be done with all the sending of the gifts.

The yearly viewing of “This Is The Week That Is.” I love this little old theater. I imagine this what entertainment was universally like in my great-grandmother’s day.  

Steaming apple cider on a chilly day. It’s my new obsession.

After spending most of the day working in my pajamas (this happens more often than I like to admit), I showered and walked over to Reading Terminal Market. I needed ingredients and more vitally, I needed to get out of … Continue reading →