Hot August Days

Yesterday was a day to remember. For my family, Sunday's have always been a day to reconnect and feast. It's a time to slow down and not think about what needs to be done. I decided to do just that. I slowed down, walked Chico, watered the garden and made a peach cobbler. I tried hard to not think about what I "need" to do, but then it occurred to me, I WANT to work. I'm so excited to get into the studio and tackle this next phase of construction. But, I'm leaving that for this afternoon.
Last night I was invited to House Spirits Distillery for a little tasting and tour of their distillery. It was really inspiring! I've always wanted to try and distill something of my own. I've always played it safe and made my own fruit liqueurs, but how wonderful it would be to make your own whiskey or vodka! There's definitely an art to infusion and I'm so excited to experiment more. Soon, I will have to try an infusion with House Spirits, Medoyeff Vodka.



I almost forgot the best part! Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless" was playing at Cinema 21. I'm not sure what actually made the evening....the bike ride, the viewing of this fantastic film, the moment on the East Bank Esplanade, gazing out at the perfectly illuminated city with my dear friend. I think it was a combination of it all. I saw Portland in a different light and felt in love. It really was an excellent August Sunday.