I found this today and it just about brings me to tears each time I read it. She’s 22 now. ❤️

Did you know that there is a replica of Stonehenge on the Columbia Gorge in Washington? It’s a WWI war memorial.

I was fortunate to get to enjoy the very brief return of Pok Pok to Portland. Had a great evening with my wife and her parents.

I’m not sure what to say about KISS Coffee. It’s definitely quirky. All orders are taken at a window outside, but they have both indoor and outdoor seating. They also close REALLY early and have strange hours. The coffee is fine, but unless you live in the neighborhood, this is probably one to skip.

Red E Cafe is a bit of a retro spot. I didn’t mind it, but it did feel a bit grubby inside. The coffee was decent as was the seating. In a pinch I could work here, but there are better places nearby.

I just read that one of my fellow PNW citizens has been murdered in the West Bank. I am equally sad and angry.

I struggle whether or not to put Orange and Blossom into the coffee shop category because they have limited actual coffee options, but what they do have is lovely. And the interior is beautiful and their pastries are amazing. Would I come here to work? Absolutely! So I’ll allow it.