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A Prayer for My Hometown

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

I want to express my deepest sympathies to the families affected most by Tuesday’s tragedy in Portland. To the families of Steve Forsyth and Cindy Yuille, my prayers and heart are with you as you grapple with the horror of … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Timbers Army – Photos Posted

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

I’ve uploaded a short photo slide show of the Portland/Seattle soccer match in Seattle from the perspective of the Timbers Army. To view the photos, click on the link below. The Timbers Army Invades Seattle: October 7, 2012

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Initiation into the Timbers Army, a Portland Rite of Passage

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Two Sundays ago, bundled up in scarves of green, my chest emblazoned with roses, axes, and a corporate nod to Alaska Airlines, I joined a pilgrimage north, fueled by passion, hometown pride, and kegs of craft beer. One of hundreds … Continue reading →

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Portland, Oregon – First Impressions of Home

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

Sometimes best intentions run away, unnoticed and unseen. In my case, a packed week of family, friends, and filling my waking hours with as much Oregon, Portland, and soccer as I could meant this content, if sleep-deprived, Chronic Traveler found … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound, Portland Edition with a Dash of Lithuania

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

I have taken a break from blogging, allowing myself time to recharge and focus on other writing projects, but tomorrow I leap back into the skies with a flight home to Portland, Oregon and a jam-packed weekend of kite-flying on … Continue reading →

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Impromptu Autumn Travel Plans

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

I expected the rest of 2012 to be quiet, my hiking boots and backpack collecting cobwebs in the closet, my soul nourished through photos, Facebook exchanges with far-flung new friends, and my monthly dose of National Geographic as I saved … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery of Portland, Oregon Posted

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Just posted a visual feast of photos of a foggy and wet week in my hometown – Portland, Oregon. The slick of rain and mist bathed the city in a soft evening glow and cast a shimmer to moss and … Continue reading →

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Photos from Columbia River Gorge Hike

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

In the midst of a sleety, snowy Wisconsin morning, I have added a photo galley of my day in the Columbia River Gorge last week on a pleasant early spring day in Oregon. We drove along the Old Highway, stopped … Continue reading →

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A Mecca for Aircraft and Space Enthusiasts

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

If you are an airplane buff, find yourself glued to The History Channel, or just enjoy chatting with story-telling veterans and you happen to be in Oregon, head straight to the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. Do not pass Go, do not … Continue reading →

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Encounter Portland’s Soul – A Rainy Day Itinerary

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I am back in the embrace of Portland and my hometown must be overwhelmed to see me – the tears of jubilation continue to pour from the sky, day after day. It’s a cliché, of course. I tell people I’m from … Continue reading →

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