Daily biking in Portland
I might never have gotten into salmon except that for my old job, I spent a few falls teaching young adults all about them so that they could lead elementary school “Salmon Watch” field trips. Salmon biology, salmon life cycle, salmon habitat, water quality — all sorts of fun sciency …
Ha! Yes, I realize the 4th of July was like three weeks ago, but sometimes that’s how long it takes to get around to writing about something;) . (What’s a good 4th of July adventure without crossing state lines?) . Let’s call this photo essay more than any actual writing. …
. You know what’s great? Biking through the Portland almost-summer evenings that feel like they last forever: not hot but not cold, bare legs, breathing hard, feeling strong, staying up too late but tricked into it, always, by how long it stays light. . . Seeing the sky turn a …
This was the week!! The week that osprey started to return to Portland, that is (at least, the week that I first noticed them, and I’ve been watching pretty carefully). This is basically the highlight of my spring so far. . (Osprey!! Another picture by the lovely Art Clausing) . …
