Panhandling is an urban characteristic that brings diverse emotions. For some, the response it, “Don’t talk to me.” Followed by, “Don’t make your problem my problem.” The reverse: “I don’t have change, but please take this ten dollar bill.” The response is different with the roles reversed.
Portland Welcome Mat: How To Walk Around Downtown Portland
August 20, 2018 by
One of the great things about sponsoring foreign exchange students after your own kids have been out of college for years is rolling out the welcome mat. The Portland welcome mat. And dragging everyone possible along the Portland Trail. My wagon train always starts with Saturday Market and the sort of […]
MORE PORTLAND PLEASE
May 11, 2018 by
In a snap shot of urban life, Portland looks best in large format. Walking the northwest streets of The Pearl a few hours before the curtain rose inside The Armory showed a city with connections between the dots, enough dots to create the web of destination we read about all over the country. […]
