I would like to hear Barbara honor her colleague turn the music down!!!

“It smells like hot stone after a summer rain moved with a smoky breeze carrying hints of sulfur and ancient moss”

Something tells me Dougie Pickles of Comfy Critters podcast likes the vino. This was how he described the smell of a dragon’s cave!

My old job focused on the cider industry. My new job focuses on watershed protection. Anaerobic bacteria comes up as with similar frequencies in both roles. Bad in both cases.

Cat’s out of the bag! My sister and I launched a podcast about historical films and television. 💟

Thank you dear!

Three pear muffins on a white plate

In the Pandemic I made muffins, created art, sought nature, and embraced gardening to make sense of things. I have moved away from some of that, but I think it’s time for a new muffin making era, because: soul care.

a man wearing a red jersey that says brightside ALT: a man wearing a red jersey that says brightside

Things are pretty glum but those Blazers are shining

Hey PDXers- This wine & cheese class at Helvetia Winery on Nov 15th is being taught by my friend Emily who is a truly incredible cheese educator. She’s focusing on a traditional cheese that is aged in spruce bark this day. 🤯 I “wood” not miss this class! www.tickettailor.com/events/helve...

I saw the Yeah Yeah Yeahs open for the White Stripes in my college gymnasium at UC San Diego in 2003? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 1) Karen O OMG 2) Jack White played the guitar on his back and changed my perception of music. I’m so happy for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Hey PDXers- This wine & cheese class at Helvetia Winery on Nov 15th is being taught by my friend Emily who is a truly incredible cheese educator. She’s focusing on a traditional cheese that is aged in spruce bark this day. 🤯 I “wood” not miss this class! www.tickettailor.com/events/helve...

Happy Halloween, Rip City!!
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Yay! Strata are @salmonsafe.bsky.social /trout-safe certified 🎉 I’ll try to get my hands on some of this 🍻

Hearing water quality monitoring in fish in Montana…they have found DEET & Metformin in fish tissue samples. 🤦‍♀️ Don’t pee near waterways! And don’t spray deet before swimming

Sunset over lake

Snow capped mountains in front of wheat fields and red farm buildings

Sunset on a lake with fall foliage on the shore

Montana is Magical. ✨ I took these all TODAY.

Checked Western Cider in Missoula off my bucket list today. The bitterroot valley grows very special McIntosh that make a very special cider. It was a great visit.

Sleater Kinney getting a sideline interview by Blazers’ Brooke Olzendam just now was peak Portland - loved it

Making the most of my last CSA share of the year along with the last of my cherry tomatoes today

So much for my home state’s reputation of leadership in public health. This is beyond disappointing.

Day 1 of cider judging at GABF- included tannic & single varietal categories! 🥂🍎🍏

“You can find some pretty amazing plants just growing in your sidewalk if you know what you’re looking for.” 👏Overhead at Slow Spirits terroir session at 🥃#terramadreusa @slowfoodhq.bsky.social

@megraeb.bsky.social are you attending Slow Food Terra Madre in Sacramento this weekend? (At a ranching session and thought of you)

The only think that would make the Perry more delightful is if @barmas.bsky.social was here with us to share the bottle

These are not plums, they are apples! These are red-fleshed Robert’s Crab apples. They are crispy, tart & aromatic.

I love Minnesota

Oh no!

I’ve been running. A lot more than I have in years. I’m getting faster slowly but surely and it’s so much fun.

Anybody interested in my trip can view my new reel: www.instagram.com/reel/DNdrVb6...

Llama in a field

Sunset over a lush stream

Alpine lake with rocks, fallen logs and evergreens

I spent last week in Beaver head-Deer Lodge National Forest, on a 5-day backpacking trip with Montana Llama Guides. Granite, mountain streams, alpine lakes, wildflowers—It was an incredible experience & one I’d do again in a heartbeat. I can’t recommend Montana or Montana Llama Guides enough! 🦙🌄🌟

Hiked Hamilton Mountain yesterday- great views, waterfalls and challenging incline- everything I love about the Gorge

winesap apples, painted by deborah griscom passmore, 1909

winesap apples, painted by deborah griscom passmore, 1909