Tryptophan, Thanks and Travel
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Boardwalk at Moonstone Beach, Cambria, Californa
In the last few weeks, I haven’t been doing a whole lot of writing here.
Instead, I’ve been writing a novel.
Y’know, like one does.
But for the Thanksgiving holiday I’ll be traveling again: Adam and I are heading up to Central California to go cove exploring, wine tasting and beachcombing in Morro Bay, Paso Robles and Cambria.
Y’know, like two do.
Off We Drove to Forest Grove
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A few weeks back we hit the road to find ourselves some autumn fun in the Pacific Northwest. With the help of our friends, we found it in Forest Grove, Oregon, less than an hour from Portland.
Between huge flocks of birds, a sake tour, wine tasting and a fine mist hanging o’er the hills, I’m sure as heck glad we got off the couch and headed west.
Portland, Oregon: A (Real Live) Weekend Away
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A bit of the bar at Ping in Portland's Chinatown
Recently spent my (early-October) birthday up in Portland, Oregon, which is just about our favorite city in America.
We stayed with friends, went to a book fair and a radio show taping, toodled around the city, drank wine and stuffed our faces. We wore actual sweaters and jackets to ward off the autumn chill.
And you know what? It was darn good for the mind, body and soul.
Utah’s National Parks: Permanence and Change
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Rock towers at Utah's Capitol Reef National Park
As some of you may have noticed (hey, we’re all busy), it’s the start of October 2011. Ten years ago this week I was off having a grand time with my mom and dad, exploring a remarkable swath of southern Utah.
Looking back on that trip, I’m still amazed at the endurance of love, family — and the Earth itself.
