Category Archives: At Home in Portland

Here’s the view out of the window. Nothing but smoke. We’re sealed up with inside ventilation and exhaust fans running, and we can still smell it. Outside, it smells like we’re breathing in a campfire. Gaah.

I’ll post when things clear up, hopefully soon.

It’s hot and dry. The west coast is burning. California is getting most of the news, but Oregon and Washington are in a bad way also. Here, the light is orange, the sky smoke-filled, evacuations ordered in the various levels, … Continue reading →

Another Wednesday, another shot of Pongo, and as a bonus, also one of both the cats. First, Pongo. Now one of both cats. That’s Pongo on the left, of course, and on the right is Dexter, our older (five and … Continue reading →

I hear a clamoring for another shot of Pongo, so here you are.  

Until I get a book post together, here’s some more Pongo, in sleeping and drowsing mode. Click to scroll through.

If anyone has been wondering why you haven’t seen a new post here lately, this is why. Read on after the picture for the story, if you’re so inclined. We adopted Dexter, our 5.5 year old male (insert like) in … Continue reading →

We got this recipe from the LA Times via our local paper, and decided to try it. It’s delicious! Read through the entire recipe before starting! Ingredients 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 cups … Continue reading →