Tuesday, November 8, 2011
oh good grief
I'm still here! Trapped in analogue world, with no internets powerful enough to move pictures around, which means I'm basically limited to what my phone can do. So in lieu of trying to think up tons of clever stuff to write about, I've just rolled over and wimped out on the blog. Apologies. But a bunch of fun stuff happened! With pictures I'll someday be showing you! Until then, for the two of you who may not have given up on me altogether, I hope you are having a lovely fall with oodles of wool and fireplaces and warm beverages. I'll get this stuff sorted out eventually...
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
this cool
I came home this evening to this amazing 'do. We had to have a quick photoshoot in front of a black '67 Chevy Impala. And more.
Though I mostly turn a rather gimlet eye upon our house, our humble and very homely house, there are some sweet corners. We inhabited those corners this warm summery evening, and our slowly improving garden.
Friday, May 20, 2011
here he is
one of our first truly warm days. i'm sorry, i don't mean to be so boring around here, it just sort of...happens. but man alive, what a dude, eh?
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
a new season
Springtime always tickles me. In this city, you can recognize it by the manic way people flood to the outdoors between the violent torrents of rain and hail.
And the carpet of blossoms, torn from the branches by the those same storms, turning the world a delicate pink.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
the Rookie
well now, i'm a bit embarrassed because i thought we had covered this ground months ago. but no, there it was, still uncovered in the neglected recesses of a photo folder, wilting and unkempt. this news that is, the new!
the boy's new rocket, his very first set of wheels. if you've been paying attention you might remember my yammering on about a certain very exciting bike shop...which happens to be full of very exciting bikes (and locally roasted coffee and fresh cookies, and the best rain jackets ever). Fuji launched a limited edition set of push-bikes for the short stacks, which is not a new concept. push-bikes are recommended for little ones because it helps them build confidence and balance while more closely mimicking the grown-up pedaling skill while they run and glide. Fuji's Rookies, though, are made of durable steel instead of wood composite, move beautifully, are adorable as pie, and come standard issue with bell and stickers. which is really what it's all about.
Anatole has proven a zealous adept and coasts in elegant freewheeling sine waves for entire city blocks, carves cookies and rooster tails (well...almost), and sometimes with daddy's help he even flies across busy streets, E.T. style, squealing with delight.
this is his very best roar:
a good bicycle will do that for you, man. this is what we do best in Portland, we love our human-powered vehicles, we do. now let's boogie!
the boy's new rocket, his very first set of wheels. if you've been paying attention you might remember my yammering on about a certain very exciting bike shop...which happens to be full of very exciting bikes (and locally roasted coffee and fresh cookies, and the best rain jackets ever). Fuji launched a limited edition set of push-bikes for the short stacks, which is not a new concept. push-bikes are recommended for little ones because it helps them build confidence and balance while more closely mimicking the grown-up pedaling skill while they run and glide. Fuji's Rookies, though, are made of durable steel instead of wood composite, move beautifully, are adorable as pie, and come standard issue with bell and stickers. which is really what it's all about.
Anatole has proven a zealous adept and coasts in elegant freewheeling sine waves for entire city blocks, carves cookies and rooster tails (well...almost), and sometimes with daddy's help he even flies across busy streets, E.T. style, squealing with delight.
this is his very best roar:
a good bicycle will do that for you, man. this is what we do best in Portland, we love our human-powered vehicles, we do. now let's boogie!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
wondering where i am?
Sorry about that, folks. I have to admit, my attention being divided, I do tend to drift over there rather more...
But here, let me make it up to you.
From last Sunday when he came to work with me to help me do all that important barcode scanning and receipt handling. And chatting up of customers.
I'll try to do better, really and truly I will, but man alive there has not been much but fiber and teambuilding happening over here for some serious weeks, and not many conversational photos to be had from the lot of them. But I feel that old itch, as things start moving around underground, reshuffling and pushing and growing and stirring...I feel it, like I said, and I foresee a change in the future. With more camera time, as well.
Ciao!
But here, let me make it up to you.
From last Sunday when he came to work with me to help me do all that important barcode scanning and receipt handling. And chatting up of customers.
I'll try to do better, really and truly I will, but man alive there has not been much but fiber and teambuilding happening over here for some serious weeks, and not many conversational photos to be had from the lot of them. But I feel that old itch, as things start moving around underground, reshuffling and pushing and growing and stirring...I feel it, like I said, and I foresee a change in the future. With more camera time, as well.
Ciao!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
12 in 2010
It was fun to go back through our year to find these pictures, I'm glad I did it. We had some fantastic adventures in these past twelve months, makes me excited for the next ones!
1. yarn7, 2. grey, 3. IMG_7483, 4. IMG_7660, 5. bridgetown, 6. IMG_8700, 7. silhouette, 8. IMG_0067, 9. noses, 10. IMG_1623, 11. IMG_1874, 12. color
Happy New Year, all!
1. yarn7, 2. grey, 3. IMG_7483, 4. IMG_7660, 5. bridgetown, 6. IMG_8700, 7. silhouette, 8. IMG_0067, 9. noses, 10. IMG_1623, 11. IMG_1874, 12. color
Happy New Year, all!
Monday, December 20, 2010
the party
For all that I love taking pictures, I'm very bad at documenting those special events in my life because I'm too busy being IN the moment to stick a camera in my face. But sometimes I do try, like yesterday for Anatole's birthday party!
We made some Sculpey beads (I'd forgotten how hard this stuff is, so mostly the adults made things...oops!)
And balsam & sweetgrass party favors for....smelling nice. And hanging on something. To smell nice.
And there were presents, some really, really sweet presents. Thanks, friends!
Too many other sweet things are captured only in my head, but that just means that we had a good time!
We made some Sculpey beads (I'd forgotten how hard this stuff is, so mostly the adults made things...oops!)
And balsam & sweetgrass party favors for....smelling nice. And hanging on something. To smell nice.
And there were presents, some really, really sweet presents. Thanks, friends!
Too many other sweet things are captured only in my head, but that just means that we had a good time!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
what it's all about
hot cocoa. with whipped cream, mind.
and Thanksgiving feasts! this is actually a picture of our leftovers. i was so full that i didn't make it on to dessert until the next day, but the wait was worth it. pumpkin pie and cranberry apple cobbler....
don't worry, it's all gone now ;-)
Sunday, November 28, 2010
audubottom
some weeks ago Scruffy and i went to the Portland Audubon Society.
we like to visit the rescue birds
(this is Anatole's favorite, Julio the female owl. he could stand outside her pen and chat all day.)
and then we go down into the forest for a little walk. oregon is so very, very green.
(Anatole has this strange fear of slugs, though he bravely faces up to them now. i kinda get it; they're weird.)
what are your local adventures when the weather turns a bit sour?
we like to visit the rescue birds
(this is Anatole's favorite, Julio the female owl. he could stand outside her pen and chat all day.)
and then we go down into the forest for a little walk. oregon is so very, very green.
(Anatole has this strange fear of slugs, though he bravely faces up to them now. i kinda get it; they're weird.)
what are your local adventures when the weather turns a bit sour?
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
drumroll...
Crank! I don't have to remind you how great this is, or how very definitely you should be there if you're in the Portland area. See you at the party! (poster created by my dad, give him a hand, too!)
Sunday, November 21, 2010
The Society of Jacks
Jack Frost!
Jack of All Trades!
(that's my brother! being his own fantastic and talented self on the day of the opening of his bike shop, Crank! I just got a tune-up and custom fitting and now I ride like the wiiiind.)
by the way, the little man took both these pictures.
and of course, Jack Dandy himself:
who was a butterfly for Halloween.
there was much adorableness (and some very lame, hasty pictures) on this inaugural trick-or-treat outing. i finally get Halloween, and why it's so much fun as an adult.
Jack of All Trades!
(that's my brother! being his own fantastic and talented self on the day of the opening of his bike shop, Crank! I just got a tune-up and custom fitting and now I ride like the wiiiind.)
by the way, the little man took both these pictures.
and of course, Jack Dandy himself:
who was a butterfly for Halloween.
there was much adorableness (and some very lame, hasty pictures) on this inaugural trick-or-treat outing. i finally get Halloween, and why it's so much fun as an adult.
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