Whimsy and Perspective in Downtown Portland

Dear Liza,

On the way to and from the Zoo this weekend, Grandpa Nelson and I built in some time to walk around and see things. Big cities like Portland always have something new going on.

At Pioneer Square, sometimes called Portland’s Living Room, there is this sign,
showing distances to notable locations near and far. Nice to see that “Portlandia” is just five blocks away!

Also in the Living Room is this decoration, called The Weather Machine. It opens up at noon, plays a fanfare, and displays a different icon depending on the weather.

New planters are going in along walkable street. They look sturdy and ready to bloom this spring.

As we waited for the bus home in the afternoon, we got to listen to a concert and choir from the Ukraine Association. They are making sure we all remember that Ukraine is still under attack from Russia and needs our support.

It’s nice that spring is coming and we can be out and about again.

Love,

Grandma Judy