Literally, the 5 stars I am alloted is not enough.  1) The best fountain in Portland. 2) Best location in the Pearl. 3) Great proximity to restaurants, coffee, ice cream. 4) great people watching. I can't say enough good things about the park.  A play structure maybe, but someday when my kids don't care I suppose I won't either.

Today I had breakfast at a staple in my hood!  Milos City Cafe is a great spot to take in breakfast.  The patrons lined up outside on the weekends is a testament to this.  This morning I had the pleasure of dining across from Earl Blumenauer who took in breakfast before heading to work on his bike.  Love that he is living proof of our representatives living as we do.  Anyway, the food at Milos is killer!  Not the first place I think of, but a place I do love!

Wow, no matter what the location, the Garden Scamble at Cup and Saucer is great!  I love the ambiance and the location of this particular Cup and Saucer.  Great for taking in the people watching while wolfing down some bacon and eggs!  You can't go wrong at any of their locations!

I knew I wanted a Santa Cruz Blur.  Period. I told these guys that is what I wanted in black and being that they are one of the two shops in town that carry Santa Cruz Mountain Bikes I figured they would be on it when I asked if they would order the bike.  I got a big vague response that sounded like a not really, but came out like a maybe, but could have been construed as a no.  Anyway, I wasn't impressed by the staff... cool cats who didn't really emphasize customer service, didn't really want my business bad enough to order me the bike (easy to do since Santa Cruz is on the west coast) and ultimately left me to wait for the Bike Gallery sale so I could head over there where the people were more helpful and get the bike for cheaper during their annual sale.

sorry, but it is true.  This place has been here since the earlier times and it continues to be a staple among many.  I love the atmosphere, the food, the coffee, the fact they have wifi... This is maybe the single best place to meet friends or clients for a casual meeting in the Pearl.  The sandwiches are delicious and the staff at the daily cafe is great!  I also recommend the daily cafe on NE Grand in the Rejuvenation building!

I would love to know if the kids track meets are going to happen again this year?  I suspect not, but being that my little speedster missed them I am dying to make it for one!

Facial Tattoos... and the fact "laid back" and "a better quality of life" means utter complacency to some.  Sorry, but it can be true sometimes.. ;(

WHOLE FOODS!!!!

THIS IS GREAT NEWS!!!!!!  WOW THANK YOU NECOMMUNITYDIRECTOR!!!!!  Now I can get to ChaBa in half the time!!!!!  My favorite Thai is now closer.. this is a good topic for conversation..

No updates.... it is supposed to be apartments... yippee!!!!!