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A visit to Post – The center of Oregon: LAPC

Yesterday, I made a visit to Post, Oregon, one hour east of my house in Bend. Why drive there? Because…

4 days ago

Galley Bend: Foodie Friday

Galley Bend is an Asian fusion restaurant that opened recently in Bend, Oregon. Two former flight attendants, Krid Sathirawongwan (Kris)…

2 weeks ago

Northern Paiute shelter & saying: Wordless Wednesday

Northern Paiute shelter & saying at the Oregon Trail History and Education Center, Glenns Ferry, Idaho "In the beginning, the…

3 weeks ago

Star Catcher mural: Monday Murals

The Star Catcher mural in downtown Portland, Oregon, was painted by Rustam Qbic in 2015. This mural depicts a person…

4 weeks ago

Wood Duck painting & photos: FFA & LAPC

Today, I'm sharing a Wood Duck painting I created. I used acrylic paints on mixed media paper that is slightly…

4 weeks ago

Salt ponds viewed from above: WWE

These salt ponds viewed from above are in San Francisco Bay, California. When I flew into San Francisco, I wondered…

1 month ago

Windsurfing the Columbia: LAPC

Windsurfing the Columbia River is a popular activity. On one of our visits to Hood River, Oregon, we happened to…

1 month ago

Beyond the Edge: Sculpture Saturday

Beyond the Edge was created by Coast Salish artist, Susan Point, in 2015. This piece was carved from red cedar…

1 month ago

Tacos El Machin: Foodie Friday

Last week we ate Mexican food at Tacos El Machin in Bend, Oregon. We were pleasantly surprised by the flavor…

1 month ago

Origami Wall sculptures: Pull Up a Seat & Weekend Coffee Share

These Origami Wall sculptures are on display at the International District/Chinatown light rail station in Seattle, Washington. The nine 14…

2 months ago