magic

I was walking back from a quick bite to eat with my friend Larry the other day when I was reminded that life has magical moments in store for each and everyone of us, if only we open ourselves up to them. We were in the middle of discussing the design choices of the local architects building condos in our area. Larry no sooner brought up the brilliant Frank Lloyd Wright when we stumbled across these two gentlemen and an incredible collection of handmade goods. Needless to say, I saw the beautifully recycled, repurposed, "relifed", shining items on the ground in front of me and I lost all track of our conversation. This chance happening is what I would call a perfect Portland moment, when magic is proven to be real.

I have been carrying around my fathers Canon TX waiting for perfect snapshot opportunities like this. The picture below properly captures the moment, in my eyes. If you wish to get a closer look at this truly creative new friend of mines beautiful vision, you can find his website here.

Proof of Life

I am 4 days into my first juice fast ever and have been feeling very full of life. I am continually surprised each day how I am able to continue to push on even though there's no caffeine, no alcohol, no refined sugar, no wheat, no cooked foods, no consistency, just juice. I have had the juice from countless carrots, beets, celery, apples, and ginger. Yum! Today, Donny and I went to Prasad in the Pearl district for lunch. Donny had the chili bowl. I got my (what seems like) usual now, the Rita (double yum) and a wheat grass shot (you get the idea). I am also really obsessed with this now due to the whole fasting thing. But now for the point, we then went to the Japanese Gardens, which I have been wanting to see because the cherry blossoms were so great there last time I went, and they are about to pass for the season. The weather was rainy with a chance of sprinkles and as we were getting ready to leave the sun had broken through and I insisted for one more quick stroll around. Here are some of the shots I took, showing that even in the rain and dark and cold, Portland is showing proof of life. I am so ready for some sun and warm weather, but until then I will be grateful for the promise of green. Hope you enjoy... Until next time, I am proud to present: Proof of Life!