Happy Hachiya

Persimmons are ripening here in Portland. One fine specimen of the Hachiya variety grows in the Lan Su Chinese Garden...

Christmas or Festivus

Now that we celebrate Festivus in December, I only see decorated trees when I'm out and about. There are definitely plenty of them so they're easily found in the lobbies of most professional offices.

Lille Boutique

The Lille Boutique filled with intimate lingerie is on SW Alder next to the English Department. By itself it has some interesting window displays from time-to-time. Here are the classic three with their pearls...

The Camera on Sauvie Island

Today started out overcast and gray. We ventured out to Sauvie Island for a walk around Virginia Lake. Halfway around, the sun broke through and the day warmed as the skies turned blue. We were all happy including the little black dog.

Macro Meditations

Two macros inspired by yesterday's Buddha...

Buddha and the Snowflake

Shogun on NW 23rd here in Portland showcases a Buddha in its center front window. At Halloween, it held a skull. Right now its meditating on a snowflake...



And here's the Halloween version...

Dog Portraits

Two dog views today ... one sits outside Kenny and Zuke's on NW Thurman. This one is probably dreaming of the roast beef. Hopefully he'll get it when the ones at the other end of the leash all come back out to eat at that sidewalk table.



This dog sits in the front window with its young owner. They're both toasty warm. Likely the golden retriever on the sidewalk would trade the sandwich in the shop for a seat on that couch in the window.