While on a walk a few days ago, I discovered that the pond at my favorite corner was empty. Normally filled to the top with water, I could see every … Continue reading Rebuilding
Tag: Portland
#52sparks: The View From Here
Today, October 13, is the final day to register to vote in Oregon. With so much happening in the world that is outside of our control, 5 minutes to register … Continue reading #52sparks: The View From Here
#52sparks: Fall
When the COVID-19 restrictions began in spring 2020, I worried that the United States would go into the same lockdown procedures as Italy, where individuals were only allowed outside for … Continue reading #52sparks: Fall
Silver Linings
Visiting the Oregon Zoo during COVID-19 meant different restrictions and requirements than any of my previous visits. Masks were required in some places, and expected everywhere. Stickers marked the one-way … Continue reading Silver Linings
It’s Complicated
After I moved to Portland, it was a few months before I ventured outside of my neighborhood and into downtown. I mapped out an easy bus route in advance because … Continue reading It’s Complicated
Village
My first apartment was part of a house that had been updated into four apartments. I was living in the downtown area of a small town, next to a laundromat and … Continue reading Village
Grounded
I heart Portland. It is a city with a lot of a potential, and a lot of challenges. And over the past few weeks, a lot more national attention as … Continue reading Grounded
#52sparks: Photographer’s Choice
My first visit to Portland was for a job interview. It was a a few hours drive from my parents’ home so I got a hotel for the night, interviewed … Continue reading #52sparks: Photographer’s Choice
Gingerbread Man
Monday morning was my first time running loops in downtown Portland since the beginning of shelter-in-place. The app on my phone said a little rain that morning, and then a … Continue reading Gingerbread Man
Beauty Over Fear
It was announced last month that the university I work at will be closing this spring. For good. It was announced last week that the world we live in will … Continue reading Beauty Over Fear
Starting Line Miracles 