A Day in the City

I live in Boring Oregon. The name pretty much says it all. Although it's one of the most beautiful, peaceful and serene places on the planet...sometimes it's ...well... Boring. When Lisa and I feel the need for the fast paced color of "City Life" One of our FAVORITE places to go is the Hawthorne District in Portland.



You always know your in Hawthorne when The Bagdad Theater jumps out to greet you with street players and flashy signs.



We took our new border collie pup "Lucy" and the old dog "Kobi" along with us. Lucy was TERRIFIED of Portland and prefers the "Boring life". She safely took it all in from underneath a Starbucks bench.



One of the things I love about Hawthorne is the People! They are so "Portland" Everyone different and unique. All with something to say, some with words,,,



Some don't need words...



I love the color and signage of Hawthorne...



This sign could be right out of the 50's



And the FOOD is amazing... always a good place to eat right around the corner.



There is truly something in Hawthorne for everyone... vintage stores, riding bikes, walking dogs, eating amazing food, drinking good coffee, and MY favorite...watching it all happen!



Is there ANY place in ALL of Portland like Hawthorne? I think not.