Category Archives: bicycling

Sunshine for Bike to PSU Challenge Kick Off

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Last May Day it was pouring as the Bike to PSU Challenge kicked off. This was disappointing since I was committed to Biking Rain or Shine. Others weren’t so brave and my bike was the only one in the racks … Continue reading →

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Hello, Ford District

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

A couple weeks ago I started a new job, as the Planning & Communications Coordinator for the Ford District, and I’m thoroughly loving it! I found out about the opportunity at the end of last term when Mike Tevis of … Continue reading →

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Sunshine, Ice Cream, Bike Lights & Everything That’s Wonderful

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Today was utterly gorgeous. One of those February days that makes you feel like you’ve been resuscitated. After a long winter that first fresh breath of sunshine is just what we all need psychologically to remember that we can make … Continue reading →

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I Love My Laundromat

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

When I was five years old we lived in a triplex on Fremont Avenue in Seattle and went to the Laundromat on the corner every week. It was one of my very favorite places. It had a warm, clean smell … Continue reading →

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Electing Simplicity, Sanity, & Smallness

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

Happy Election Day, everyone! I walked my ballot down to the post office this morning. This evening I’ll be gathering with my classmates to watch the election results roll in. I’m honored I was able to vote on initiatives that … Continue reading →

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Switching Routes

Posted on August 12, 2012 by

Since moving to Portland I’ve lived in three different places, each just three blocks from the last. Yet, I’ve found these small shifts have changed which bus route I’m closest to, so I’ve switched bus routes each time. I’ve really … Continue reading →

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1 Tiny House & 4 Bicycles

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

A friend of mine recently sent me an email saying he’d just stumbled upon a really good deal on a used road bike my size. Finding a used bike in excellent condition with a minuscule price tag is almost as … Continue reading →

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“Look, it’s a Tall Bike! Look, it’s a Tiny House!”

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

If I wasn’t already madly in love with Portland, Sunday Parkways would have won me over. Once a month from May to September Portland shuts down auto traffic on several roads, opening them up to bicyclists and pedestrians. Over 20,000 … Continue reading →

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Smart Car + Smart Phone = Smart Errands

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

The hose I borrowed temporarily had such a rubbery taste that Raffi wouldn’t drink the water. Getting a drinking quality hose was a priority today, so I decided to try out Portland’s newest public-private transportation option. Car2Go is a car … Continue reading →

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Biking Rain or Shine

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

It’s a unfortunate that we had such downpours today since we’re kicking off the Bike to PSU Challenge. They have an awesome interactive website that’s shiny and easy to use. I’m on a team of 10 and we’re competing with other … Continue reading →

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