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Paper Boats

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Morgan

I realized today that I have forgotten how to make a paper boat. In a place like Portland, there is simply no excuse for such an oversight. I remember the sublime satisfaction I felt as a kid when I would … Continue reading →

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Autumn heat.

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Morgan

Autumn sunshine and autumn leaves conspire to wrap my vision in blazing colors, filling the day with warmth like that of a roaring fire, a cozy wool scarf, a creamy mug of hot cocoa. As if to say yes, the … Continue reading →

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The Rains Doth Fall

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Morgan

They say the Eskimos have 50 different words for snow.  Well here in the PacNW, we have quite a few words for rain.  In the interest of enlightening those who don’t have the damn good luck to live here, I … Continue reading →

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Liquid Sunshine

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Morgan

Rain.  Sun.  Spring.  Portland. I am deeply, madly in love with this moment, with this place, with the people in it and the hope they create. I know this is my true home.  I know, because a simple sunbreak, standing on … Continue reading →

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Sniff sniff sniff: Is that spring I smell?

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Morgan

Right.  I know, it snowed the other day.  I figure, it don’t stick, it don’t count, right?  And yes, I heard Dave Salesky saying it’s gonna snow tomorrow, too.  And that, my friends, will make SEVENTEEN days of snow this … Continue reading →

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Hebrew 101, or How to Survive Hanging Out with Crazy Israelis

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Morgan

The next time you find yourself and/or your time appropriated by crazy Israeli friends, here are a few handy tips to keep in mind.  Hanging out with Israelis is NOT for the faint of heart.  There is a whole host of … Continue reading →

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1000 Acres, or Hiking With My Were-Dog

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Morgan

Dogs are fun.  Smart dogs though, can be challenging.  I sometimes wish I had one of those sleep all day, lounge around the house, climb in my lap kind of dogs, but alas, that is not the dog I requested.  … Continue reading →

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Scenes from SNOWPOCALYPSE!!!! 2008

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Morgan

Yeah, I know everyone’s doing it.  But far be it from me to not partake in the extreme weather catastrophe spirit!  Therefore, I humbly submit my entries for the SNOWPOCALYPSE 2008 photographic and video archives:   This next shot required … Continue reading →

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I <3 Portland

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Morgan

I love this town called Portland a heckuva lot.  So, in honour of the upcoming 18th anniversary of my arrival in this great town, I thought I’d toss out a list of five things I love about Portland.  I know, … Continue reading →

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