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Smile for the Camera

Look at me: Discovering the little kid in the mirror

January 13, 2009

As a photographer of daily life, I am always on the lookout for my reflection: the better to photograph myself, my dear! And there's nothing better to enchant a child than his own reflection; even my six-year-old adores a good mirror. Here are some of the places I've found to look at me! : Downtown windows. So many of the ground-level windows are brilliantly-mirrored; I like the ones on Taylor  Read more...

The Big Picture: What Does, and Doesn't, Matter Now

January 06, 2009

Three boys, seven years, and who-knows-how-many messes since I first became a parent, and I am in a constant state of learning. If only I could chat with my 2001 self, my, would I have a few things to tell her about what to focus on; and what to ignore. I made a list of what does, and doesn't, matter now. First, what I'd leave behind: What my parents, in-laws, and their generation think (this  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in portland

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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