The Unipiper Wishes You a Merry Christmas From Portland, Oregon

In Portland, Oregon, we have bumper stickers that read: Keep Portland Weird. Really, it doesn’t take that much effort, which … More

Miracle on Hoyt Street

Trudging out of an Oregon rainstorm into the Post Office, I found a line of 30 people like me with … More

Last night I finished my nursing shift later than expected, and I still had to bake cookies for a … More

Am I the only one who hasn’t put up a Christmas tree yet?

Every year, the day after Halloween marks Opening Day of Seasonal Gift-Eating. Nurses, you know what I’m talking about. All … More

I always cook with wine, and sometimes I put it in the food. a plaque in my Mom’s kitchen … More

If you have a home full of visiting relatives this week, here’s a quick, easy and healthy breakfast recipe. … More

You know it’s going to be a long shift when you open your first chart of the morning, and the … More

Last week I had a manicure before leaving town. While each finger was polished with French tips, I thought about … More

*Originally published on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2009. photo: JParadisi 2009 This fall, I’m reading the first four books of the … More