Dear Liza,
Auntie Bridgett and I went for a walk the other day, in between rain showers. We carried an umbrella just in case.
First, we ran into a yard sale being held by a young man who is moving to France. He had all sorts of wonderful things out, but we were at the beginning of a long walk and had to be picky.
Two scarves and a hand embroidered laundry kit from about the 1940s were tucked in my bag to be washed and used. A well-used paperback copy of “Pride and Prejudice” will go on my bedside table tonight.
We continued down the hill to Auntie Katie’s apartment to feed the cats while she is away at the New York City Comic Con. I took a picture of Sir Isaac Snooten to send to let her know her scaly friend is happy.
By then, we were hungry for lunch. We walked across the street to Virtuous Pie, which we have walked past dozens of times. They sell vegan pizzas with gluten-free options, so it was a new experience. It is not pizza-as-usual, but tasty, crunchy and healthy. The place is bright and open, and the pizza smelled so good!
It looked good, too, and was delicious! Pesto sauce, cashew mozzarella and tofu sausage on a thin crust… perfect.
We walked home through the East Rose garden in Ladd’s Addition, where the lovelies are having their second bloom. Even with grey skies, they were beautiful!
Bridgett had brought a small bag of kibble cat food that Mouse can’t eat because of her allergies, and we shared it as we went along. We got noticed by the local crows, who would swoop down and have a snack. You’re welcome, crows!
We got home just before it started sprinkling, having walked more than four miles. What a lovely day here in almost-rainy season Portland.
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 