Last weekend, well actually Thursday and Friday, were such a treat. Our friends from Mukilteo, Shirley and Jim, came down to visit for two days. They are Francophiles as are we, they travel to France most every year. We met up with them there on two of their trips. This time together was bittersweet though….
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This week in The Pearl – July 11, 2025
Thank you in advance for indulging me a bit of reminiscing. Just a year ago this week we were in the final throws of leaving La Thebauderie in Normandie. I am one of those people who tends to let events pass with little residue, yet if you have followed this blog you know that is…
This week – The Pearl and beyond – May 9, 2025
It has been a happily packed week, mostly that is. Saturday we went to Cascade Cliffs Winery in Hood River to pick our Spring Cliff Club wine release. The weather was just right for a drive in the Gorge. The conversation and charcuterie board were a perfect paring. Sunday we went with Alexis and Joe…
This week in The Pearl – May 2, 2025
We spent this week pretty close to home. My longest drive was out to 112nd on the east side of Portland to have our Honda Fit serviced, and pick up a second fob for it. The rest of the time we have been in The Pearl, which is just how we like it. I did…
This week in The Pearl – April 11, 2025
This was an active week. Saturday we took advantage of being just over an hour from the Oregon Coast so we drove to Canon Beach and Haystack Rock – some paintings are in the future. Often I remind myself and other travelsketchers to do quick sketches when you travel. The goal is to capture the…
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