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The Real Montreal
If I have learned anything in 48 hours, it’s how genuinely and vivaciously Montreal lives at night. Last night, after a day of typical tourist fare (though typical neglects how magnificent the historic churches, mansions and museums are…), I set … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, Exercise/sports, Food and dining, Quebec
Tagged Canada, Chinese, Irish pubs, Montreal, Quebec, soccer, travel
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A David & Goliath Saga in the Faroes (or why I may never leave Torshavn)
To my wonderful, supportive and very much missed husband – if I do not show up at our door in a couple weeks as originally planned, a hint as to where you may find me. Sitting in a Torshavn cafe … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise/sports, Faroe Islands, Music
Tagged Faroe Islands, folk music, football, Italian soccer, music, soccer, Torshavn, travel
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A Photo Journal of My Hometown – Portland
While back in the Pacific Northwest visiting my family, I wanted not only to catch up with family and friends, but to savor and rediscover where I grew up - Portland. I have lived outside Oregon for a decade now, thanks … Continue reading
Posted in Pacific Northwest, Portland OR
Tagged bridges, cities, Mt. Hood, oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pearl District, photography, Portland, Powell's Books, rose garden, roses, soccer, travel, voodoo donuts, Willamette River
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Smorgasbord of Portland
A week here in my hometown of Portland, Oregon. A week of exploration, weddings and reunions, and rediscovery of why I love Portland so much. A short summary of my favorite moments this week. Think of it as a smorgasbord … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise/sports, Food and dining, Portland OR, Transportation, travel with fibromyalgia, World Cup
Tagged bookstores, brewpubs, Deschutes Brewing Company, dining, fibromyalgia, fireworks, food, gardening, health, heat, hiking, independence day, languages, light rail, MAX, microbreweries, Mt. Hood, oregon, oregon zoo, outdoors, Pacific Northwest, Pearl District, Portland, portland timbers, Powell's Books, public transit, roses, soccer, travel, Trillium Lake, waterfront park, world cup
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A Date with the World
Every four years I undergo a transformation. Overnight my routine and personality completely change. I wake up and sleep at odd hours, glued to my TV and computer screen for 45 minute chunks of time. Chores, cooking, grocery shopping, even … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise/sports, World Cup
Tagged football, Kathmandu, Nepal, soccer, sports, travel, world cup
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