Dear Liza,
Walking through Laurelhurst Park last Sunday evening, we noticed several unusual, delightful things.
First was this precise and colorful geometric chalk design on the pathway. For the whole summer, these pieces have been showing up, and getting more complex and well-done. Thank you, anonymous artist!
Then, a section of the park we call The Living Room was full of silent folks with headphones on. Some were sitting with friends, some dancing, others practicing with juggling equipment.
This was the Heartbeat Silent Disco. Each person rents a set of wireless headphones and can tune into three different music tracks run by the three DJs. All these folks were listening to music and enjoying each others’ company without disturbing the neighbors! Not a bad idea.
We people-watched for a while, then continued around the lake and into the forested part of the park. We noticed definite signs of fall, like these bright red leaves that very easily become art when stuck to the bark of a fine tall fir tree..
On the way home, we passed an old house that has recently burned down. Its burnt out walls and chimney are sad and lonely in this busy neighborhood.
In the cloudy grey evening light, it feels like the house could be haunted, if you go in for that sort of thing.
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 