Advice from a small town girl

I just returned from several days in Portland, where the weather was wonderful – two days of glorious fall sun and color, and two days of precious, beautiful rain.

I loved it.

It was interesting.

And you know they say that “may you live in interesting times” is an ancient Chinese curse.

Mind you, there is apparently no proof that the supposed curse originated in China.

I just can’t help wondering what the story is behind each and every vignette I observe when I’m out and about.

For instance, what was the real story behind the man taking a photo of a lovely, tiny Asian woman wearing shoes that...