Barrett’s mom is in town and we went out for Easter Dim Sum at Fong Chong’s this morning (you can see her hands poised over her plate across the table): Then we went to look at the blooms. The fruit trees have their Party Hair on: And I have my new Party Hair: Then we …
Category Archives: Portland
Better, But Still… and Flower Hunt!
So. Tired. Of. Itching. The rash is SO much better than it was — I no longer look like someone cursed me or put joke “horrible rash makeup” on me. I like to think that it just looks like I’ve been doing a bit of skiing in the mountains and have a nasty case of …
Springtime
It is gorgeous here. Flowers are popping up all over the place, the sun is shining, and the air smells rich and fresh and spring-like. I can’t help but fall in love with Portland all over again. It would be much more fun if I wasn’t getting my ass kicked by this round of chemo. …
The Break In
Those of you who are friends with Barrett on facebook may have read a bit about our big break in last week. Why, you might ask, would anyone bother breaking into our little run down rental when we are surrounded by so many lovely homes that probably have things worth stealing in them? One reason: …
Eye Witness Account
My favorite quote of the year (so far): “You are seriously in danger of becoming normal.” Isn’t that awesome??? My SURGEON said that. And he would know. He was right in there looking at things up close and personal. Wheeee!!! I never thought that the idea of being normal could be so exciting. I seem …
Cake Etc.
I’ve gotten so many great suggestions in the comments here and on facebook for funniness! Thanks bunches. And, if you live anywhere near northern WI, there is more fun to be had. I’ve said before how lucky we are to be rich in friends and it’s still true. Lovely, lovely friends. Not only do you …
If You’re Happy and You Know It, Well, Maybe You Should Just Sit There Quietly
I can’t clap. If I’m happy and I know it, there is not a thing I can do about it. Thank goodness I’m not working with preschoolers at the library right now. I’m scared to even try stomping my feet as an alternative (also just got a lecture from my nurse about protecting my feet …
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Lovely lovely spring
I don’t know how I haven’t gotten around to mentioning this before now, but spring has been in full bloom for the past month and just keeps getting better and better. It’s our first spring in the Pacific Northwest and it’s absolutely breathtaking. I can’t believe how many flowers and flowering shrubs and blossomy trees …
Newbery Comes With Healing Powers
So last week, after celebrating St. Bridget’s day with some lovely mashed potatoes and a hot bath, I went to bed feeling better than fine. Then I had this total action dream which was going along pretty good — I like some drama in my dreams and I always appreciate a nice plot twist or …
Inca Mummy Girl/I’ve Been Tagged
Have you ever been at an art museum down a dark spooky hall right off of the super scary Native American head and face mask exhibit waiting for your boyfriend who’s in the bathroom and leaning just slightly against the wall because you wore two inch heels that are starting to make your back hurt …