Tag : fun

Food photography workshop with Portland photographer, Chris Ryan

I reached my goal sooner than expected, self-employment as a freelance writer and photographer. Wherever it leads, I’m going to enjoy the ride.

Yesterday afternoon I felt honest-to-God joy. It’s been awhile. Making an abrupt transition from a lifetime of full-time work for others to being self-employed left me feeling a bit unsettled. I’m doing what I want to do, but still dealing with angst about not bringing home a larger paycheck and worrying about all the “what […]

When you think of places to sample the world’s finest chocolate, one might think of Switzerland, Belgium or France.  It’s unlikely anyone would suggest Portland, Oregon. Surprisingly, you can take a “world tour” of chocolate tasting all within a ten block radius of downtown Portland. The Chocolate Decadence tour, offered by the Portland Walking Tours […]