Just over 11 years ago I moved to Oregon from NY to be with Ricky my then boyfriend, now husband. The day after I arrived we adopted Niko from the Oregon Humane Society. Several days later we brought him home … Continue reading
Before moving to Portland, I lived in a more rural area of Pacific Northwest where fall is one of my favorite times of the year — a great way for me to spend a fall afternoon is seeing all the … Continue reading
Late fall and winter bring the celebration of many holidays, giving us a chance to enjoy food, visitors, decorations and gifts! While most of us enjoy getting caught up in the spirit of the season, it’s important to remember to … Continue reading
As I recently watched the news coverage of the wild fires in California, as well as tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunami warnings it gave me a mental reminder to revisit my own home disaster/emergency evacuation plan. I must admit I … Continue reading