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The Remains Wall mural: Monday Mural

The Remains Wall mural is a large scale mural in downtown Hood River, Oregon. This mural was created by Nik…

16 hours ago

Tunnel of Joy in Bend: LAPC

I often walk through this "Tunnel of Joy" by the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. I call it that because…

4 days ago

Steps up & down: LAPC

Steps lead you from one level to another. In MoPOP, the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington, every stairway…

6 days ago

Southpark Seafood: Foodie Friday

Last February, on a trip to Portland, Oregon, I had a meal at Southpark Seafood. I ordered the Northwest Cioppino.…

2 weeks ago

Kwakwaka’wakw art, Seattle Art Museum: Sculpture Saturday

This beautiful collection of Kwakwaka'wakw art is at the Seattle Art Museum in Washington state. The display includes masks, a…

2 weeks ago

Red bench at Pike Place Market: Pull Up a Seat

I saw this unique red bench at the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington. I don't know the history of…

3 weeks ago

Winter branches: Wordless Wednesday

Winter branches at Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments…

4 weeks ago

Provide Passage nonet poem: LAPC

Provide passage over barrierson elevated paths and roads.Built of metal, wood, and stoneon sturdy foundations.Create connectionswith intention,endurance,beauty,hope All of these…

1 month ago

Brickhouse restaurant: Foodie Friday & OWS

In June 2025, we had an excellent meal at the Brickhouse in downtown Bend, Oregon. I started with the Beet…

1 month ago

Be Kind sign: Weekend Sky

Be Kind sign on bridge in the Old Mill district of Bend, Oregon Weekend Sky

1 month ago