white

it finally snowed!
i was so happy to see the landscape change overnight to white.
i spent the morning shoveling and imagining building snowmen in various shapes and sizes.
maybe, just maybe its time to keep those winter boots and hats close again.

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britt

i count myself lucky to have had coffee with this incredibly talented friend.
you made my day.

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all things

time with those we love.
the brightest, merriest gift of all.

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sweet

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dinner with friends.

angels landing

the best prize of all for sleeping on the ground.
twenty one switchbacks, 1500 foot elevation gain
"only an angel can land on it."
or me after a steady strenuous climb.


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late night

dinner on the patio. hello autumn.

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the one

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so sweet

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afternoon

fresh black currant scones and tea to celebrate.
i'm so glad you were born.
oxox

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ace

damn you look good.
photos delivered here in 3 minutes.

one stop, on one magical day.
a heart on my latte, how did she know?

evoe

the beetnik - ciabatta roll with roasted beets, ricotta, mint, lemon and arugula
the gallego - sardine, fennel and hot pepper slaw on a toasted ciabatta roll
spring soup - peas, mushroom, asparagus, spinach, garlic
salmon carpaccio and sea scallop
pickled beet stems and the most refreshing pear cider

silver falls

the trail of ten falls - 8 miles
+ south falls (177 feet)
+ middle north falls (106 feet)
+ north falls (136 feet)

i couldn't imagine that one would be more magical or spectacular
than next or the next or the next.

soter vineyards

mineral springs ranch - willamette valley.
fully sustainable.

a private pairing of wine and hand churned strawberry ice cream.
an explanation point on the whole day.