I pass this shop every day. It is a crummy, dirty, outdated-looking, running store that has this sign on the door.
It annoys me. This is Portland, the city where Nike's World Headquarters are located. Nike is a great company that does wonders to sustain our local economy. Nike also does a ton for the community. In fact, Nike built the track that is about 100 steps away from this dinky shop. Oh, and by the way, Nike makes great products.
I'm all for competition. I'm all for small, niche, local running stores being successful. There are more than enough runners in this town to support Nike as well as small shops.
I just wish this guy would be pro something instead of anti something, you know?
Not my thing...but how adorable are the Sisters on the Fly? I spotted a blurb about them in Sunset (my fav mag), and I had to go online to learn more.
Their mission: "Offering empowerment and sisterhood through exceptional outdoor adventures"
This group of gals travels the country with adorable vintage trailers. They are a group of women who challenge themselves in all that they set their minds to do. They have no age or color. They represent no religion or political group. They welcome all women who want to share the adventures of "sisterhood".
I love it! And I LOVE their trailers. Here is a link to a bunch more trailer photos.
Portland gals...doesn't this inspire you a little...should we all chip in and buy an old trailer and start making some s'mores and having some adventures?! Let's start with the s'mores...
I love a road trip that is not over planned. I hope you have a great long weekend as well. Enjoy.
Just like last year, this rhoddy is going off...the little house behind it looks soooo happy at this time of year.
WKF and I walk the same neighborhood loop every day. Today was the first time I noticed this garden sculpture down the street. I wonder if it was always there, or if it is new. I am thinking it must be new...I am quite sure I would have noticed this sooner. It made me smile, I think I like it.
If you read my blog it is probably very clear to you how much we heart Oregon. However...I get sad when I think about WKF growing up sans fireflies. This topic came up with friends recently...and I can't stop thinking about it. Does anyone know why there are no fireflies in Oregon?
My friends never stop amazing me. My girl SaraG has been published. This book is a must read for anyone that you know with Lupus. It is also relevant to anyone living with a chronic illness.
I am blessed to not have lupus or any chronic illness, but I plan to read this because any advice on living well that SaraG has to offer, I am going to take. She is a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a sister-in-law, a friend, and so much more...and she does it all with so much energy and spunk. We can all learn from her...
Way to go SaraG. Portland is proud of you!!! And are those your legs on the cover? It looks like they are...(yes, she also has great legs...).
You can check out the book here. Do it.
I am loving kid-carrying bikes. When in Amsterdam we saw a bunch of these bakfiets, here in Portland you can get one at Clever Cycles. I think they look so fun. Mama in this picture must have crazy strong legs. Can you imagine turning or going up a hill?!
Ever since this mag cover caught my eye, I have been craving a juicy burger. This weekend I need to get it done. I am so glad I am not a vegetarian...
Our Portland family just got 8lbs bigger. What a gorgeous little girl! We are sooooooooooo excited and can't wait to kiss on her! Congrats F&M! xoxo
These pix were taken by WKF's teachers. What a great surprise for O and I to get them sent to us via email. Great to see our little bugger is having a good day.
WKF loved this particular iPhone photo. Ernie and GG, what is not to love...
This should really help to get me over my love for the blue box. But it doesn't.
To the mama of the Park City Vixens...who gracefully juggles more than any mama I know...
And also to all my friends who are mamas and all of my friends' mamas. Happy mom day!
