Festival of Flowers 2013

A few days ago at Pioneer Courthouse Square, I saw people setting out small pots of flowers in a pattern that had been outlined in chalk:And now, the 2013 Festival of Flowers is in full bloom! This year’s design is a tattoo, … Continue reading →

Look Down

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On Monday I walked home from work, following the winding trail alongside Terwilliger Boulevard. As I walked I listened to a podcast called ThemeLounge that was playing a great song called Don’t Look Down by Lindsey Buckingham (click on the title to hear … Continue reading →

Corvairs

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This Corvair was parked across the street from JoLa Cafe this morning. Engine is in the back, of course. Six cylinder flathead. Cars transport people to different places, but raising the hood of an old car transports the mind to … Continue reading →

Cinco de Mayo 2013

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Cinco de Mayo 2013! But first, a quick nod to ‘magical realism.’ Just inside the entrance, I was immediately confronted with the attraction called “Bear Affair.” The bears seemed unwilling to face me, probably due to our encounters in 2011 … Continue reading →

Gamelan

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Garry and I are hosting an exchange student from Indonesia, specifically, the island of Java. Widya’s year here in Portland is funded by the US State Department in an effort to promote cross-cultural understanding. You can visit her blog about … Continue reading →

The Fleet Is In

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Some very cool morning window reflections……and a reminder that the Rose Festival is just three months away. What a beautiful city.

Love and Polyethylene

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I work in an older building in downtown Portland. Many years ago it was a J.C. Penney’s department store – it still has a floor called the Mezzanine, or “the Mezz” – but now it is just offices. This past … Continue reading →