25 Random Things About Me
So this is another post inspired by Facebook. Once “tagged” you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or…
by Jewels January 25, 2009
by Jewels January 25, 2009
Happy Holidays
The rumors you’ve been hearing are true. A short week after coming home from Hawaii, snow came to Portland. And it stayed. And snowed…
by Jewels December 26, 2008
Maui: Day 2
Wednesday is my first full day on the island. I’m still on Portland time, so I rise with the sun, around 8 (6 Hawaiian).…
by Jewels December 7, 2008
Maui: Day One
Notes from my first trip off the continent. Mahalo. Not sure what this word means, but the folks on Hawaiian can’t get enough of…
by Jewels December 4, 2008
100 Things
Got this list from Karen on her Facebook. I couldn’t resist and so marked what I did in CAPS. Cuz I like to yell…
by Jewels December 4, 2008
i’ve been meaning to pick up the flute again
Update 2020: Original video and links are no longer working, so updated with content still available.
by Jewels November 10, 2008
Cross Crusades Rule
Single Speed Cyclocross World Championships, Sun 11/9. After watching the first race of the Cross Crusade series at the Alpenrose Dairy, I had high…
by Jewels November 10, 2008
Ray LaMontagne
Last night’s Ray LaMontagne show leads me on a hilarious and exciting adventure of the “yesman” variety. With my date canceling only an hour…
by Jewels November 6, 2008
Hope is Alive
Admist the celebrations, fireworks, live music and cheers one thing rings clear in the night America calls Obama their 44th president elect: hope is…
by Jewels November 5, 2008
Dumb Leading the Blind?
I’m sure you have plenty of your own opinions on the debate. I just couldn’t pass up sharing some comments I saw on a…
by Jewels October 3, 2008
When was the last time you felt ALIVE? (Antony and the Johnsons)
After watching a breathtaking, tear-jerking and passionate performance of Antony and the Johnsons with the Oregon Symphony, I quip to my friend, Joe: If…
by Jewels September 7, 2008
San Fransisco in Pictures
Been a while since you’ve visited the city or never been? Check out some cool scenery and take a walk down impressive Mural Alley.…
by Jewels August 26, 2008
Mixed Tape
Fun stuff at Outside Lands: we got to make our own “mixed tapes.” Check it out.
by Jewels August 25, 2008
Outside Lands Highlights
Time confuses me. After 3 days of energetic music, I can barely remember who I’ve seen. (Luckily, I snapped some photos.) My legs are…
by Jewels August 25, 2008
Bury My Heart in San Francisco
No time to explain. The last time I sat down to blog I spilled coffee and killed my laptop. At the time, I had…
by Jewels August 23, 2008
le hungry @ le happy
Last night, the girls and I kicked off a ladies’ night extravaganza with delicious martini’s at the Vault. With happy hour prices at $4,…
by Jewels July 20, 2008
Congratulations John + Amelia
A few weeks back, my cousin John graduated from law school and the following day, they baptized his daughter, Amelia. The entire weekend was…
by Jewels July 19, 2008
Family Fun, Black Butte and Bend
I’m alive. Just been lazy with the computer. Summer is just so much more fun spent outside, on the beach and in swimming pools.…
by Jewels July 19, 2008
Congratulations to new Parents!
Just a quick shout out to two courageous families, who brought 2 beautiful baby girls into the world recently. Marley Denise Ballman graces Minnesota…
by Jewels May 22, 2008
Heatwave and Leaving Portland
Summer has hit Portland, finally! Yesterday temperatures reached 96 F while John and I rode around Portland in search of a fountain and a…
by Jewels May 17, 2008
