The Tilsons

Florida in May.  Hot, humid, muggy… just what the doctor ordered.  Last week I went to Boca Raton and Vero Beach to visit family and enjoy some sunshine.  When people think of Boca, they usually think of retirement communities and golf courses.  The south Florida I remember as a child, and that my parents grew up in, [...]

Soccer fever is spreading in Portland. This year, the Timbers, which have had a rabid following for many years, joined the MLS. I wouldn’t say that we’re die-hard fans, but it’s fun to have good soccer games so accessible. Last night, I went with a few friends; Paul, Blakely and Bob to the Timbers vs [...]

Yeah, yeah, I know we’re a little late to the party but we’re totally obsessed with the TV series The Wire. A few weeks ago, we rented the first season and we slowly started climbing aboard the bandwagon of all our friends that said it was the “Best Show Ever”. But how can it compete [...]

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Bryan just helped launch a new ad campaign promoting Target during the Summer. Check out the TV commercial that will be on air for the next few months.

Since we can’t be with our moms today, we decided to honor them by sharing something special about them. Sandra, Bryan’s mom, knows how to throw a party.  It’s the time and thoughtfulness that she put into them that stands out.  She took Bryan’s current interest of the moment, and created memorable birthday events.  She [...]

Last Saturday we hosted a post-nuptial Royal Wedding Tea & Watch party.  Most of you probably know that I love tea… a lot.  Two Christmases ago Bryan gave me a traditional British tea set, Johnson Brothers Old Britain Castles.  This came in quite handy for the Royal Wedding.  I stayed up until the wee hours [...]