BJ, Jenn, Jack, and Benjamin
Henry J. Pittock was a newspaper baron, son of immigrants and local to Portland around the turn of the century. His mansion which he started building when he was 74 was bought by the community and preserved as an historical site. The house had many forward-looking ammenities including electirc power, room thermostats, and a central … Continue reading Pittock Mansion
Nestled in downtown Portland is a square block Chinese garden. Most all of the stone and plants were transported from China. The gardens replicate a scholars house emphasiIng the connection with nature.
Yummy local flavor from Hawthone street.
The buildings in downtown Portland are beautiful! When a population is also environmentally conscious, it makes a big difference as per the cleanliness of a city.
Breakfast at a 1950’s style dinner in the middle of downtown Portland. It begs the question: is this the original Original?
Saks Fifth Avenue going out of business and one happy Jenn. Of course that means no more Saks.
I learned that mercury and other harmful elements congregate in the fatty layers of fish. This sushi place made me forget.
I thought this army jacket was cool. It was a silk-pressed “Gorilla” Fighter Che. I met the girl who designed it and silk stained it–she works with another person out of Oakland. It reminded me of the German army jackets that I would see in Europe with custom logos.
