Photography

Decapped Easter Bunny

Long Weekend in Alaska

A short but memorable trip to Alaska. This has been a bucket list item I’ve been picking off for 25+ years of road trips and other domestic travel. Following this, I’ve officially visited all 50 states.

Turn, Turn, Turn

It was a busy week full of social events and soccer. My coworker had a BBQ yesterday and I hosted a neighborhood potluck at the park today. I was too busy to take many photos, but it was a good turnout. I’m really trying to organize and build community. It’s the hole in my life I’m trying to change. In the same way, this morning I also went to my second ever Catholic mass. I went alone to the 8 am. I’ve been trying a few churches out to see how I feel about them, community-wise. While I’m agno

Wallowa Lake, OR

Beach Day at the Oregon Coast

Yesterday we headed over to the coast for the day, which we hadn’t done yet this year. It was 30° cooler at Cannon Beach than it was at home in Portland (100°).

One morning on my commute

I saw this and had to pull over.

San Francisco, CA

Pedal Harder

I spoke to the man on the bike once he got to the top of the hill. He said he was en route to Chehalem Ridge Metro Park.

Tremendous Focus

It’s the prey drive.

Sunday at the Zoo

We went to the zoo with QB’s mom and the kids—early in the day before temps rose to nearly 100°.

A Chance Encounter

A mule on Penny's parents' property.

Pride Weekend in Portland

PDX to SFO

Northern California

Stanford, CA

Some photos of my trip to the Bay Area. I walked something like 25,000 steps this day and met up for dinner with my old college roommate. It was a really nice day.

The Art Walk

I joined a MeetUp group for urban walkers.

Mt. Rainier, WA

Our getaway to Mt. Rainier. Only took me 9 years since moving to Oregon to finally drive up there and check it out. Some crowds, but well worth it!

Grand Haven, MI

Berry Slab Pie at Salt & Straw

One of my all-time favorites.

The Dolomites

This is a retrospective and one of a series of journal entries recapping our trip to Italy in 2024. We continued our journey from Venice to the Cadore region where my great grandparents emigrated from, and eventually returned to live out the remainder of their lives.

Venice

In 2020, I was officially recognized as an Italian citizen, a moment that felt like unlocking a part of myself I had only known through stories and photographs. Four years later, I set out to see it for myself.

Shasta Lake, CA

Grand Rapids, MI

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Boatloads of Shame

On the Willamette River.