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Portland Autumn

At any moment, the brilliant Indian summer we’ve been enjoying can give way to gray skies and pelting rain. That knowledge makes these last days of warmth and sun ever more precious. We look for every excuse possible to walk … Continue reading

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Driving Smart

My first sighting of the Smart car in the U.S. This one has a WA licence plate. Figures it wouldn’t be, say, Texas or Michigan. It is ecological and easy to park and perfect for bopping around cities or for … Continue reading

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Bean town, U.S.A.

One of my first memories of coffee is from Trieste, my mother’s home town. Yes, as children we used to have our morning bowl of milk flavored with strong coffee, so I did become a devotee/addict early. But the real … Continue reading

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Simplicity

Keeping it simple and simplicity can be two different things. But since my last post, I’ve noticed lots of reference to both as design and lifestyle trends. Maybe corporations are noticing that there is a general fatigue and malaise among … Continue reading

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Keeping it simple

I’m a fan of keeping things plain, simple and true. There is enormous value in getting to the essence of your message, and being able to make yourself understood and memorable to everyone. When trying to speak to the whole … Continue reading

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