Realizing that I have not mentioned the streetcars in Portland, I attempted to photograph a couple today, while driving. By this blank page, you may surmise I was not successful. What I wanted you to see is how “Vienna”, old-world-movie these ‘people movers’ make the city streets look. The streetcars, hooked together, glide on their …
Monthly Archives: February 2014
And This Means…
This is on the street. Not all streets, just some. In front of my car. These iconic signs are supposed to be translatable to anyone. Does this mean, park your bicycle in the attic of your house? Only if your rear tires blow? Only if it is a ‘boys’ bike?
Livin’ on the Edge
Steve said “I only have enough firewood for our stoves, for one year”. ‘Wow, really livin’ on the edge!’ I replied. This exchange took place on a superbly rainy Monday at the Baily Farm. Carol, Richard, Steve, Dottie and I spent an entire morning, into the afternoon, catching up on a few decades of history. …
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Have wanted to attend a service at this church since childhood. And today, finally fulfilled that wish. Now being an Episcopalian, I know all the words from the Book of Common Prayers. It was a beautiful, song-filled, welcoming service. A perfect last Sunday! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity_Episcopal_Cathedral_(Portland,_Oregon)
Eye Department
921 SW 16th Avenue. Popped in unannounced to them this morning with a pair of favorite glasses that had lost the arm. Within a few minutes the screw was replaced and I was on my way, with a smile and no charge. Most unexpected and most gracious. If you are in need of eyewear, give …
PIFF
Portland International Film Festival. “miss casewell” – robin from the cast was ushering, but I purchased tickets. Last night viewed ‘Tim’s Vermeer’. A must see. It is already playing in theaters in the City, and I saw that it is going to be in the Cinema 21 beginning March 7th. Tonight I went to see …
Finale
A roaring crowd, a fun cast, and nephews Jessie, Anthony and Dad Mark in the crowd of the last show. Thank you for taking time away from your busy schedules to join the mayhem. A delight to have you there.
The End
and indeed it is. Just delivered my favored car a 911 C4S to the new owner. It is akin to giving up something to which you are attached in the way one becomes attached to something outside oneself. Inexplicable but none the less, sad and sweet. The new owner sold me the previous 911 …
More Generosity!
My darling niece Leigh, has a cousin on the other side of her family tree, Beverly and she and Nick, and friends Barbara and Aaron came last night to the Mouse. How generous of you to come and thank you for waving during applause, or I would have missed you!! It has been such a …
54 Degrees
Perhaps that is really what makes the TV show Portlandia work. It really is nuts here. A week ago it was freezing and a foot of snow on the ground. Tonight being outside was close to being balmy. Really messes with one’s mind. At least the City is socked in, and consistently cold and miserable. …