Leaving is hard to do. I think as I get older, saying goodbye to a familiar place feels more challenging than it used to. I left Portland 12 years ago and barely looked back. I was too busy looking forward to a new adventure in California. In the 12 years since I left my home state, I’ve lived in Southern and Northern California, and have fallen in love with life in the San Francisco Bay Area. Today my husband and I are embarking on a new adventure in Portland. I’m excited at the prospect of living as a fully formed adult in Portland, being geographically closer to my dad and reuniting with my friends. Continue reading a love letter to SF
Category Archives: Travel and Eating Guides
guide to eating: vancouver bc
This summer I spent four days in Vancouver BC. I hadn’t been there since I was a child, so this trip provided a completely different perspective for me. It’s not fair to judge after only four days, but wow, Canada’s most westerly metropolis left an impression. Continue reading guide to eating: vancouver bc
coachella – party in the desert or haven for food lovers?
I just returned from a weeklong trip to Southern California that included the Coachella music festival, Joshua Tree National Park, the Salton Sea and Orange County. Whew, I’m beat!
I’ve wanted to experience Coachella for a long while. The three-day party in the desert intrigued me because of the top-notch bands, camping aspect and desert heat. The festival always sells out in two hours, and you have to be persistent to get your hands on tickets. Lucky for me, my husband loves a challenge and set aside a few hours on the morning tickets went on sale back in February. Alas, I finally made it to Coachella. Continue reading coachella – party in the desert or haven for food lovers?
planks and sticks 