For the purposes of this article, I will refer to the area as CHOP, which existed for a few weeks in June, 2020. This area was initially known as CHAZ for Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone but eventually transitioned to CHOP. Capitol Hill is my home. The rolling hills of the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle remain near and dear to my heart. Greenery abounds in … [Read more...] about The Art of Seattle CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) — a photo gallery
The power of uncomfortable
First stop, Malaysia My first ever trip to Asia was exciting but also very uncomfortable. I traveled from Portland, Oregon to Malaysia by way of Los Angeles, Honolulu, Seoul, Singapore and finally Kuala Lumpur. Although I’d already started my airline career, my tenure wasn’t long enough to earn offline airline flight benefits and I purchased a sketchy airline ticket that … [Read more...] about The power of uncomfortable
Amazing lava and lakes — visit the south side of Mount St. Helens
A day trip from Portland to visit Mount St. Helens is a right of passage for any Pacific Northwest local or visitors to the area. The south side of the National Volcanic Monument is easy to reach and the open road inspires freedom and fresh air. Take a break from the stresses of daily life and break away to pine needles, lava tubes, pristine lakes and alpine hikes. Mount … [Read more...] about Amazing lava and lakes — visit the south side of Mount St. Helens
Until the cows come home — an ‘udderly’ fantastic day trip to Tillamook, Oregon
Tillamook enjoys a certain amount of regional notoriety used on the delicious cheese and ice cream products produced and sold all over the world. For example, back in the day when Alaska Airlines offered fruit and cheese platters for purchase on flights, there were always a few chunks of the flagship sharp cheddar cheese snuggling up to Beechers and Brie. But some people … [Read more...] about Until the cows come home — an ‘udderly’ fantastic day trip to Tillamook, Oregon
Circle of life of a volcano — visit Mount St. Helens
In this article I'll provide a great day-trip itinerary to enjoy the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument from Portland, Seattle or points in between. Mother Nature wakes up For most of the 20th century, Mount St. Helens was a quintessential icon of raw Pacific Northwest beauty. Climbers regularly summited her 9,360 foot peak and an assortment of recreation … [Read more...] about Circle of life of a volcano — visit Mount St. Helens
