One of the best things about living in the Buckman/Belmont neighborhood is having the Rocking Frog Cafe in hopping distance. Although I don’t eat bacon any more, the smell of sizzling bacon wafting for blocks is unavoidable.

On Sunday mornings, Moody’s Donut Shack opens on the patio behind Rocking Frog from 10am until 2pm. The donuts are made fresh to order. By popular (Twitter folks) demand I made a quick video this morning. Enjoy!

As 2008 was coming to a close, my friends and I were elated that such an awful year was finally over, and a dark chapter in our country’s history was about to finally come to a close. We knew that 2009 would be better. It just had to be.

2009 was better for the country, and for the world, even if only marginally. 2009 was better for me, but not as much better as I had hoped it would be. Lots of ground work was laid for a great 2010, but 2009 was a rough year for me and mine.

2010 is shaping up nicely already! I discovered a new blog theme, Thesis. To gush about a WordPress blog theme might seem a bit much, but what this theme makes possible will allow me to update and redesign all of my blogs, and I’ll be doing my best to update my blogs more often.

Coming to Portland is looking like a very good move. The people here are amazing, and I am loving getting to know our neighbors. Imagine that! Having almost everything within walking distance is a big plus.

Thank you for sharing your vision with me and with your community. I look forward to hearing your amazing success stories this year.

See you at the top!