Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. Edith Sitwell A cozy fire on a snowy night.
Seasonal Quote
Vacation Rambles
As I’ve mentioned before, theTravelsletcher and I enjoy taking walks, in our neighborhood, in a park, garden or forest, and in wetlands and nature preserves. On our recent trip to Central Oregon, we found several interesting and beautiful places to enjoy some rambles. The first one, Sisters’ Nature Preserve, is just outside the historic town... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Many people never leave their hometown, never board a plane, never see the places you’ve seen. Every time you travel, big or small, is a luxury. Be grateful for the miles behind you and the horizons ahead. Unknown Hvar, Croatia
Oregon’s Seventh Wonder and Some Wineries
As mentioned in previous posts, Oregon has seven wonders, six of which I have already covered. Click here if you’re interested in seeing the posts. The Wallowa Mountains, sometimes referred to as the ‘Alps of Oregon’ are the seventh wonder. Original art by theTravelsketcher. Travel Oregon Images Travel Oregon Images Located in the far eastern... Continue Reading →
Nature Quote
A garden is a friend you can visit anytime. Unknown Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Hobart, Austraia
World Hello Day
I intended to write about the last of Oregon’s Seven Wonders today, but when looking at the Bing Photo of the Day, I saw that today, November 21, 2025 is World Hello Day. Today’s Bing Photo Brothers Brian and Micheal McCormack established this day in 1973 in an attempt to diffuse tensions and to promote... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
What inspires me most to write is the act of traveling. Téa Obreht Samish Bay, Washington State.
Le Pigeon, Portland Oregon
Le Pigeon is a French bistro located in Portland that has a earned quite an impressive reputation since opening in 2006. At that time, Chef Gabriel Rucker was just 25 years old and has since earned two James Beard Awards. Interestingly, he dropped out of a two year culinary program at Santa Rosa Community College... Continue Reading →
Sunset Quote
Don’t forget: beautiful sunsets need cloudy skies. Paulo Coelho Sunset, Portland, OR
Travels Through My Lens 