A Burger on a Donut?

It's true. Read all about it on my breakfast blog.

A Second Portion of Hash

I've been to Hash in Sellwood a couple times now, and I have decided it needs to "grow in a little." If you're wondering what that means, read my review.

Lucca's Sunday BrunchKnocks out the Breakfast Crew

Doesn't happen very often that the Crew and I are impressed this much by a meal. Read all about it.

Breakfast News:Cafe 401 is Closed

Sad but true. And I never even got to eat the lamb (testicle) fries. I had a good meal there a while back.

Latest Issue ofThe Breakfast Bulletin

I am not 100% sure this link will work, but today I sent out the latest issue of the Breakfast Bulletin, my more-or-less-monthly newsletter.

If I indeed cleared the technological hurdle, you should be able to read it here. And you can definitely sign up to get it in your email here.

Breakfast News:Echo Brunch is Back!

Just had brunch this morning at Echo, and reported on it over on the Breakfast Blog.

Memphis Flyer Travel Story:A Sibling Bike Ride Across America

A couple friends from my hometown of Memphis passed through Portland a while back, starting a cross-country bicycle ride. They are young and were fairly unprepared, near as I could tell. I admired the hell out of them, though -- and I wrote this article about them for the Memphis Flyer. Some of the reader comments were interesting, as well.

If you want to keep up with Wills and Caroline, check out their blog. Last I heard, they were headed into Wyoming.

Report from the Breakfast Crew:Papa Haydn East, Sunday Brunch

The Breakfast Crew hit Papa Haydn on Sunday. Hey, it had to be done. And it won't be again. Find out why here.

Why I Quit Facebook

Since a couple of people have asked about this -- and on the slim chance anybody other than those two actually care -- here's what I wrote in response to that question.

It boils down to this: to me, no matter what Facebook "feels like," it's actually me sitting alone, staring at a computer -- time that could be spent outside, talking with an actual person, exercising, reading, anything better. Also, it was becoming a compulsion for me, something I was using to avoid responsibilities, thoughts, feelings, and so on. Being an addict, I sort of had to quit.

And lately, I have been in something like a streamlining mode, getting off email lists, backing off volunteer commitments, making some effort to focus on relationships and spiritual practices. And finally, the last straw this week was a little heartbreak from the dating world, which always makes me want to "draw in" a little. A little depression always puts things in a different light for a while.

I'll probably be back. I am an addict, after all!

Breakfast Crew Checks Out Belly

I know that sounds weird, but Belly really is the name of a local restaurant. There's also a Belly Timber, which makes it even stranger.

Anyway, the Crew had Sunday brunch at Belly and wasn't exactly blown away. Read more here.