Patagonia Portland 2

We never truly know where we live until we experience the parts that are not always easily accessible or parts we don't frequent during our normal routines. Exploring your area can teach you about the importance of preserving it by seeing the life it supports, both flora and fauna.

I have started keeping my Patagonia tote in my car so I can have it with me wherever I go!

I am grateful to be alive. Our mother Earth is working hard to keep us protected and alive. It's quite fascinating how our Earth is working together full circle to keep things going. I am grateful to be able to breath fresh air and drink fresh water (for now...). I am thankful to see sites that are breathtaking. And climb the tallest mountains...

I wrote a little poem/letter to Our Home Planet .. figured I would share it with y'all :)  A home is cozy, reliable, safe. A home is always there for you, good and bad. A home respects you for who you are, and wants to be respected in return.  Nothing is different with our Home Planet. Treat our Home Planet like our Home. Because at the end...

I researched the wolf! In Oregon,their population is on the rise and for the first time in 5 years, there were 0 wolves killed by the state. Exciting news! Here is a link to information on the ODFW website. Here is a link to more information from awesome non-profit Oregon Wild about their work and advocacy for wolves in Oregon. The image...

Most of the time I have an extra reusable bag or two in my purse to help out when I run into this issue. If not, I will carry things out in my hands/load up my purse OR accept a disposable one if it can be reused. Produce bag turned dog poop bag? Brown paper bag turned wrapping paper?

Our Mother: life-giver to every creature  On land, in the sea, in the air She nurtures and preserves us, Shaping existence to the smallest feature   Urging us to grow, to play, to learn Given all that we need Water and food to sustain, That lost souls seek to burn   The human thinks “what’s best” “We must progress or perish!” Tiny...

Seeing people’s faces makes such a difference, and doing simple or silly games together is so much fun! It’s crazy how much better I’ve felt after having conversations with people this way.

I haven’t used a single-use container for all of quarantine. Once I return to a “normal” schedule, I will continue to use the containers that I’m using now to carry food/drink with me.