Hiker, Writer, Traveler, Recovering Person
I put up a post on Facebook that got a lot of interest andresponses. And somebody suggested I compile the comments into a list. Thequestion was, “How do you entertain a bored 11-year-old?”
I did an article for the Memphis Flyer about best-practices for feeding your dog. Turns out that, depending on various factors, table scraps can be okay. Read all about it!
In April/May 2013, I will be leading a fabulous trip to Tuscany for the Mazamas, a Portland-based hiking club. It’s a combination of hiking, food and wine, and local culture and history.
To find out more about Mazamas Outings in general, and get the forms you need to apply for the trip, visit the Outings website. To read an article I wrote about hiking in Tuscany, click here. For an example of the way we’ll be eating, click here. For an introduction to our Tuscan guide, click here. And for a light-hearted take on Tuscan Time, click here.
Next time you say to somebody “Let’s go for brunch,” and they say something like, “Man, all those brunch places have big lines,” say to them, “Fret not, fine foolish friend, for we are off to Sunshine Tavern.”
I have started on a new book called Peaceful Places in Portland, to be released in the fall of 2012 by Menasha Ridge Press. For an example of what it’s all about, check out their Peaceful Places in New York book.
And so now I have a blog, where I will share some of my discoveries as I work on the book — and also seek your suggestions. Check it out over at PeacefulPortland.com. There’s even a Facebook page for the book. And for my own little intro to what it’s all about, read the first blog post, called “What is ‘Peaceful Places in Portland?‘ “
Just in time for me to plan my 2012 trip to Tuscany – stay tuned! – here’s an article I wrote for the Memphis Flyer from last year’s trip. Enjoy.
The latest Bulletin, including news of e-books ad restaurants coming and going, is right here.
Yes, Scappoose, the little town on the way to Astoria. There’s a place on the water called Mark’s on the Channel, and the Breakfast Crew scarfed down a scenic and fairly tasty breakfast there recently. Here’s the report.
I really enjoyed writing this one, mainly because I got talk trails and swap stories with some cool folks from PortlandHikers.org.