Posted by Sassafras
on Feb 6th, 2010
My love for Portland started over 15 years and I cannot imagine it ever ending. I tried to leave twice, both times to great cities: Austin and NYC. But each time, Portland drew me back. I missed the trees, the people, the sense of community and all of the creative energy expressing itself in different ways depending on the neighborhood. Portland is where my people are. But what does that mean? Who are my people? Who are the people of Portland? How am I like them and how are they like me? Why did we come here and what makes us stay?
For the Love of Portland! continues. Over the coming weeks and months,...