my week

it's been 15 years since we've brought a puppy home she's a lot like our first dog- so very sweet . . . but a tad more fearless ...

New work: River Valley

Now that the kids are back in school, I've been able to work in 2 to 3 hour stints without much interruption. That is, until our mischie...

in the little details

My brain is on constant overdrive.  Sometimes it thinks so loudly my husband tells me to turn it off.  Being out in nature is actually one o...

scenic high desert of oregon

One of the things I love about Oregon is its topographic diversity.  Known for its dense forests and rain, the state is actually mostly dese...

Camping in the rain forest

Hwy 101 to Lake Quinault The Olympic National Park is a magical place.  Our four day trip to the lush rain forest was the most anticipated t...

the splendor of mt. hood

Trillium Lake, located at the foot of Mt. Hood, is indeed as beautiful as locals say.  The water shimmers at dusk, and the view of the majes...

//// handpainted rocks

When the clouds are low at the Oregon coast, it's hard to tell where the water ends and the land and sky begin.  There's a timelessn...