Why I love Portland
March 14, 2009 by cynthia
Do I need another reason?
Where else but Glassland would the above be considered a cool hood ornament? But what I really love are the people:
Actually, this is a member of the Oregon Glass Guild leadership debating matters of, well, leadership after a really interesting lecture by artist Andy Paiko. His work must be seen to be believed.
Fascinating guy, superb craftsman and really, really nice (so is his wife). Thanks, Andy.
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Which is why The Dot and I want to move out there when she’s got her retirement rights from teaching.
Where else but in Portland would you find a street-side shrine to Elvis in a suburban neighborhood… miniature figurines hiding underneath a hedge?