‘Round the Web: June 2015
How’s everyone doing? Joe and I flew back to Portland last night after spending the weekend in St. Paul, Alberta for my family reunion. I had the chance to reconnect… Read more ‘Round the Web: June 2015 →
When My Dad Was 29
One of the gifts of becoming an adult, I think, is getting to see your parents through your adult perspective. In this photo my dad is somewhere around 29. He… Read more When My Dad Was 29 →
How to Get Married in the South
Photo by Sweet Tea Studios There’s a tradition in the Southern U.S. that if a bottle of bourbon is buried upside down at the location where you’re getting married one… Read more How to Get Married in the South →
From Swamps to Snow Peaks
Yesterday began with watching alligators swimming in a bayou outside of New Orleans… and wrapped up with a Mt. Hood sunset, from above. Experiences like this are why I will… Read more From Swamps to Snow Peaks →
Flying South
We’re on a 5:20 a.m. flight to Louisiana today. I’m leaving my laptop in Portland… and packing these shoes in my suitcase. It’s party time, friends. See you back here… Read more Flying South →
Line Break: ‘Visiting Hours’ (An original poem)
That first winter her wrists were bruised blue from the IV: a word she said suddenly often, its mysterious fluid like a new, uninvited part of the family. My brother… Read more Line Break: ‘Visiting Hours’ (An original poem) →
Joe’s (Amazing) Popcorn Recipe
A movie and popcorn night with Joe never gets old for me. That’s partly because I love movies, partly because I love Joe, and mostly because I love his popcorn. (Okay, it’s all about the company.) But you guys, Joe’s popcorn is really good. Which is why I need to share the recipe with you. We’ve tried a few different toppings on popcorn, but this is by far our favourite. I don’t write about food a whole lot, but we eat this at least once a week, and get excited… Read more Joe’s (Amazing) Popcorn Recipe →
Happiness, in a Hanging Basket
Last spring while choosing plants for our patio, I deliberated between a couple different ferns at our favourite Portland plant and flower shop, Sammy’s. One was huge and bushy and… Read more Happiness, in a Hanging Basket →
Courtney Tait 