Category Archives: Lake Oswego lifestyle

10 Reasons Why Chivalry Is Not Dead in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on June 25, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

Chivalry is not dead in Lake Oswego. For one thing, the Knights of Veritas will present an interactive educational demonstration of medieval arms, armor, combat, knighthood and chivalry on Friday, June 29 at 12 noon in Rossman Park at 555 … Continue reading →

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The Julia Child Guide to the Lake Oswego Farmer’s Market

Posted on June 4, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

Julia Child was the original foodie. In the movie, Julie Julia she looks happiest when she’s eating and admits to her husband when he asks, “What is it you REALLY like to do?” that it’s to eat. So it’s safe … Continue reading →

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Why Joni Mitchell had it all wrong if you live in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on February 15, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

On a recent trip to Fresno, California, to visit relatives I was reminded of the lyrics to Joni Mitchell’s song, “Big Yellow Taxi”. “Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone.” I’d … Continue reading →

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Location, Location, Location—Lake Oswego is Close to Everything!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

In real estate, the mantra is “location, location, location.” Well, if that’s the case, then everyone should live in Lake Oswego, Oregon! Considered a suburb of Portland, Lake Oswego has a lifeblood all its own, complete with two high schools, … Continue reading →

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4 Excuses to Check Out the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Bus

Posted on January 5, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

Outdoor enthusiasts were drawn to Lake Oswego in the early 1900s by the promise that it was a community where you could, “Live where you play.” That love for the outdoors is still alive and well among Lake Oswegans and … Continue reading →

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3 Impressive Ways to Ring in the New Year in Lake Oswego

Posted on December 28, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

Looking for a little inspiration as to how to start your new year off in a memorable way? Here are three “only in Lake Oswego” ideas to jump start 2012. Take the polar bear dip. For years, our son Brady, … Continue reading →

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Lake Oswego makes it easy to get in the holiday spirit

Posted on December 1, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

Lake Oswego, Oregon is making it very easy for you to get into the holiday spirit over the next few weeks. Once again this town of 36,000 belies its size in the variety of activities it offers to ensure that … Continue reading →

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Giving thanks for living in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on November 23, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

On Thursday, Lake Oswegans will gather around their tables to give thanks for what is most meaningful to them. With all three of our kids home, our blessings will surround us as we carry on our family tradition of writing … Continue reading →

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There’s no place like home for the holidays when home is Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on November 17, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

Dorothy had it right when she closed her eyes, clicked the heels of her ruby slippers and recited, “There’s no place like home, There’s no place like home.”  So did Perry Como when he sang, “There’s no place like home … Continue reading →

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Community Culture Summit Invites Lake Oswegans to Shape Their City’s Future

Posted on November 2, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

Lake Oswego—it has come a long way from an industrial town with little more than an iron smelter and stump -studded Sucker Lake to brag about. City officials and citizen advocates would like to take it even further with a … Continue reading →

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