I just got back from a whirlwind spring break trip to Paris! My friend and I packed in a lot of the major sites during the six days we were there plus found some (almost hidden) gems. Despite the rainy and cold weather, the tourists were still out in force. I was surprised how … [Read more...]
What I Read and Watched in April
Each month I share my impressions of the movies and watch and books I read (or listen too.) Unless otherwise noted, I listen to an audiobook version of the books I review. This post will eventually contain affiliate links. All reviews are my own. Films Goodbye Christopher … [Read more...]
Why Yachats Should Be Your Next Coast Getaway
Yachats…….how do you even pronounce it? I passed up Yachats for many years. It was too far south to make a day trip from Portland reasonable and it didn't seem that interesting. Several years ago I was invited to perform at a Celtic festival in Yachats and ever since then … [Read more...]
My Four Favorite Portland Coffee Shops
1. Cathedral Coffee Cathedral Coffee just might be my favorite. Sipping my go-to drink, a plain latte, I find a smooth, rich coffee flavor that blends excellently with the sweet creaminess of milk and leaves a pleasing aftertaste. As their website says “Cathedral is a … [Read more...]
Cathedral Park
Cathedral Park is located underneath the St. John’s bridge, the most northern of the Portland bridges over the Willamette. Now, a park under a bridge doesn’t sound very inviting. But wait until you see the St. John’s Bridge! Once the longest suspension bridge in the west, the … [Read more...]