Bridget's Profile

"Winter 1946-47"

As we transition from one year to another let's raise a glass to New Beginnings. Wishing you a Happy New Year in 2019. Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2019 at Spot On

Comment

0

Mushroom Magic

Posted Dec 31, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

Snowball Fight

If you're able to zoom in on this photo you'll see these sisters are smiling and laughing. I loved this photo as soon as I picked it up. I suspect there was even more laughter with the person who took the photo. Can you feel the cold snow when it... Continue reading

Posted Dec 25, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

December Memories

Posted Dec 22, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

The Shortest Day

Posted Dec 21, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

Abundance

Wowza. Abundance on Labor Day. Last year the two (semi-dwarf) Bartlett pear trees I have produced seven pears between the both of them. Having planted them as saplings quite a few years ago I really haven't expected much out of them since then. This year? 114 pears. How do trees... Continue reading

Posted Sep 3, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

Synchronicities

Ah... well, they don't look too hot for the amount of clothing they have on in this photo-postcard from August 1911, now do they? She is sending it from the Bay Area to Hammon, Oregon. From what I can read of her handwriting she asks how Mr. North is doing... Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

California Dreaming

Hola, amigos! We went to a family wedding a week or so ago in Southern California. Took a ton of photos because: so incredible. (Also, thank you airline/hotel/and rental car mileage programs! #freeisaverygoodprice) What is it about palm trees that it is such a balm for northern souls? You see... Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

Lavender Fields Forever

Went to meet a lonnnnnngggg time friend at some local lavender fields and hang out with her while she painted. She's a professional fine artist and does a lot of plein art competitions. This particular farm had a certain charm so it's the place she has been coming back to.... Continue reading

Posted Jul 11, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

All Over But the Shouting

So proud of ThatDaughter. #valedictorian2018 Continue reading

Posted Jul 10, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

Prom Queen of my Heart

Posted May 7, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

"Rabbit, Rabbit"

Anybody here ever say "Rabbit, Rabbit!" at the beginning of each month? Apparently it's a thing. A very old thing. So here we are at the beginning of March and on the cusp of spring... and I think I might adopt this wee bit of superstition just for the fun... Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

Gathering No Moss

So January was all about the cleaning up and putting away of the holiday. It's a chore that I just loathe. This past week I've been housecleaning in between work projects and just when I think I'm done I find something else that should be cleaned. (Depending on my mood... Continue reading

Posted Feb 1, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

Thank Goodness.

Posted Jan 1, 2018 at Spot On

Comment

0

Good Night, 2017. And Good Luck.

Posted Dec 31, 2017 at Spot On

Comment

0

Christmas Time Is Here

Well, if I had my druthers I’d stay here at Portland's 1913 historic Benson Hotel for Christmas and pitch all other “traditions.” No cooking, no cleaning, no running around… I’d bring my family and I’d smuggle my dog in, let her jump on the bed, and stay through New Year’s... Continue reading

Posted Dec 25, 2017 at Spot On

Comment

0

It's A Marshmallow World

Our Christmas tradition of going downtown to see Santa Claus, get a photo, view the ginormous Christmas tree in Pioneer Courthouse Square, lunch at Nordstrom’s Café, and general browsing/shopping has had to change. We can still do most of the things on that list, but Macy’s (formerly Meier and Frank)... Continue reading

Posted Dec 24, 2017 at Spot On

Comment

0

That's Entertainment

Wow. So, November... almost the end of December and I am finally posting. The reason? November was horrible. Horrible. Bad news. Stupid stuff. Just horrible. It's still pretty sucky, but whatever. Right now I'm just trying to get through Christmas. I had purchased tickets for two events in Portland long... Continue reading

Posted Dec 21, 2017 at Spot On

Comment

0

Samhain

Oh, my! have I been reminiscing in my head. This weather. This season. This everything. We had glorious weather for Halloween night this year. Dry and cold, but not too cold. The Trick-or-Treaters surely had a blast. I think back to when The Daughters were Littles and getting them ready... Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2017 at Spot On

Comment

0

The Haunted Oak

Pray why are you so bare, so bare, Oh, bough of the old oak-tree; And why, when I go through the shade you throw, Runs a shudder over me? My leaves were green as the best, I trow, And sap ran free in my veins, But I say in the... Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2017 at Spot On

Comment

0

Bright Days, Bright Forecast

I've got a thing for looking up into trees lately; a need to keep looking "up." Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2017 at Spot On

Comment

0

Harvest Home

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run. —John Keats (1795–1821) I’m not sure if it’s the waning daylight, the extra early morning alarm clock, the final countdown of... Continue reading

Posted Sep 28, 2017 at Spot On

Comment

0

The Path of Totality

Oh. My. God. What a spectacle. Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2017 at Spot On

Comment

0

Small Town Saturday

Oh, my! Wouldn't it be exciting is it to participate in a regatta? You know, with someone who has experience doing it, of course. I think I'll need to add this to my Bucket List. :) Continue reading

Posted Jul 29, 2017 at Spot On

Comment

0

Float On

SS Minnow? The Love Boat? Exxon Valdez? Boaty McBoatFace? Nope. It's the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. We took the visiting in-laws on a lovely dinner cruise up and down the Columbia River Gorge which separates Washington and Oregon states. It was perfect summer weather. Absolutely puuuurrrrfect. The ship is one in... Continue reading

Posted Jul 27, 2017 at Spot On

Comment

0