Speaking of wanderlust, this time last year I was in the process of leaving Dallas and driving cross-country with the cats to parts unknown -- otherwise referred to as the Pacific Northwest. "Unknown", because I came here sight unseen. People often ask me how I ended up here after the hurricane, and I tell them I had anticipated moving to this area in the next few years anyway ... I had just planned to visit Portland first, to become familiar with it and make sure it was where I'd want to live. Guess I didn't need to do that. Actually, this is a such a complex place, it might have scared me off, and I really needed to live here. So it all worked out perfectly.
For anyone who does want to check Portland out before (or instead of) visiting in person, this is a great site, a wonderful collection of photographs of Portland and environs, updated daily with new pictures.
Happy Anniversary to you Kitty and the kitty cats:) You have been through hell and back in the last year and are now finding your own piece of peace and happiness...Bravo and Hugs sent your way. How rainy does it get and have allergies and sinuses been in emergency care since then? Your new home state looks lush and beautiful....I always think, it is so progressive (if I moved there) but would my bad allergies and sinuses survive and need for basic sunlight.
But having 4 seasons is appealing...you are always the trail blazer...
good to see you in good spirits....May good karma and hugs and peace be yours:)
Michael from NJ (as opposed to the Michael from NY who also comments:)
Posted by: Michael | Tuesday, December 05, 2006 at 11:35 AM
I definitely have noticed the allergies and sinuses. There is always something blooming here, even if it's just mold. Interestingly, I haven't had as much hay fever-type problems as I did down South, but whatever's around here tends to make my eyes burn (during late spring, I think it was the alder trees out back.)
Posted by: Kitty | Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 08:45 PM