Modest Moves

June 5, 2024

Crossing paths with destiny in spring

A place hardly recognizable by fall

What colors are woven into the structure

That stain the background and shape time?

Forrest Consciousness

June 4, 2024

Subtle changes take place in every direction

Forrest has been living as a freestyle artist

Taking care of animal inhabitants with care

Providing shelter and food to the aggressive

Hiding from danger the strategic

Giving a peaceful resting place to the lucky

Allowing the predators to find their prey

Borage

June 3, 2024

Beautiful blue borage brings bees

The lovely flowers are delicious

Clean taste of cucumber lightly flavors

Bright color enlivens the presentation

The small details of lunch make me happy

Shadenfreude

June 2, 2024

The dark side of my being streams joy

This imbalance hurts my composure

Compromising the safety of my mind

There is no obvious remedy to take

Beyond that, nothing rhymes with

Shadenfreude

Sidereus Vineyard and Winery

June 1, 2024

I’m a member of the wine club at Sidereus Winery for several reasons. Last year I tasted the Sidereus Riesling at Forrest Grove Uncorked, a community wine event we attended. The owner, new to the wine business, said she was sold out but would give me the special event price if I came to her tasting room. After long consideration I visited the winery. I was instantly impressed by the view. The fancy tasting room and deck have a straight shot of Mt. Hood. This elusive peak is usually shrouded in clouds. When we can see the snow capped beauty we all feel lucky.

The wine they produce is excellent. A previously hard core red wine drinker, I have now discovered the joys of rose and white wine. My current favorite is Sidereus 2023 Rose of Pinot Noir. I am making plans to pair it with something made with strawberries from the garden. Yesterday I contemplated the options by savoring a glass while Mt. Hood blessed me with a great view.

The reason I joined the club on my first visit is the charming and erudite hospitality director, Zach Mance. He knows EVERY THING about wine. He has recently completed a course of study to top off his already impressive knowledge. Zach completed WSET 3 with merit, making him one of the most qualified sommeliers in this area full of wine experts. His delivery is way less than snooty, making the information available without intimidating anyone. He says that the rose is fruit driven. I say that it’s the perfect way to toast a peek of our favorite peak, Mt. Hood.

Garden Teachers

May 29, 2024 — 3 Comments

The season arrives with flowers and greens

Bringing the whole world back to excitement

Leaving old issues behind in the process

Turning the page on the story we create

The garden teachers are never wrong

They encourage us to stay aware of energy

Startling Revelations

May 28, 2024

The flow of events is without a doubt

Beyond our comprehension

It breaks the rules of dramatic tension

It’s power subterranean, without mention

Never giving up hints of the next dimension

Unfurling Fortune

May 27, 2024

Daily practices make our world reveal

The symbolic nature of the voice we have

The solo version of artistry we came to share

The lessons we are forced to learn as an example

To illustrate to others the folly in our destiny

Remembrance

May 26, 2024

This Memorial Day I am dog sitting in Forrest Grove. I met my partner and friends at the celebration on Friday at Dauntless Winery’s tasting room on Main Street. The band was great and the crowd was happy.

I’m proud to support this business which is veteran owned and operated. The non profit organization has a mission to train and equip veterans to translate their talents from the field to the farm. The wines they produce are excellent, and they are positively active in the community.

An agricultural grant was awarded during the intermission. One of band members was the recipient of money to cover his first seeds for a garlic business he is starting. I signed up to be a customer of the soon to be in existence Gaston Garlic. The farm is in my neighborhood.

On the solemn occasion of Memorial Day we made a new veteran friend and farmer. It was a rewarding trip to town. I wish all my gentle readers a good holiday.

Retrieve Lost Treasure

May 25, 2024

Sifting through a pile of paper records

To find the missing piece of evidence

I’m sure will have power of persuasion

To make permanent the state of affairs

It’s futile to search for lasting solutions

To ever changing circumstances

The key is to forget the restrictions

But remember the liberated spirit