[Oops, one more entry before those artichokes…]
We took a trip up to Portland while I was home for a family birthday celebration—my Dad, cousin and grandmother are also August birthdays, along with me and my brother (who wasn’t there). Once again I was a surprise attendee, which was fun. My mom made amazingly gorgeous tomato salads in two flavors.
1. Greek: Heirloom and cherry tomatoes, feta, kalamata olives, red pepper, red onion, basil, cucumber, dressing.
2. Plain, for the keep-it-simple crowd: Heirloom and cherry tomatoes, feta, basil, dressing.
I just thought they were so beautiful–like platters of jewels. I hate the heat, but I do dearly love summer for the vegetables… And Oregon is a lovely place to spend it. Here are the views from the car…
…on the way to Portland:
…and on the way home:
Is it so hot here?
Not there–summer in general. I don’t like hot weather but I’ll suffer through for corn and tomatoes.
These pics just keep getting better and better. Love the new camera (and the beautiful Oregon countryside)!
I’m really getting to know the Metro-North schedule and the tunnels under New York City. And the inside of windowless conference rooms in Manhattan skyscrapers. I see light for 2 1/2 minutes on the days when I’m lucky enough to hit Starbucks at 3:00.
Makes me wish I was cruising the Pacific Northwest!
Chris! You poor thing! I’m grateful that my new office building is a low-slung number with big windows, even if that does mean I’m working in the suburbs. At least I see light every time I get up from my desk!