Notions You know me. I can’t keep my big mouth shut. I’ll blather on about anything, and that means my kids, cinema, real estate, and Portland. Here are some of the more interesting (and least incendiary) things I’ve spewed. Why I'm Not DeadAn ongoing collection of the amazing, funny, and knuckle headed things my kids say and do. Spouse Hunting PodcastI had a notion that dating is just like real estate. Turns out I'm right. Or at least provocative. Old Cars of PortlandDamn, this city is lousy with old cars! I've been photographing them since 2015. Portland NeighborhoodsWhat makes one Portland neighborhood different from another? Well, I'm here to tell you. Storytelling (Yarn. Get it?)Every once in a while I'm invited to do a storytelling thing. I mean, by people other than my kids. The 60-Second DirectorWant to learn how to be a better director? It'll take about a minute. Thoughts and PrayersThings I'm thinking about. About as effective as Republican gun control measures.