A former Oregon tourism slogan stated: " Things look different here." I used to think that was too simplistic to describe such a splendid place as Oregon. Nowadays it's been replaced with: "We love Dreamers."
I dislike that one even more although it does speak to the fact that Oregon is known for nurturing the arts and creative people who are not afraid to follow their dreams.
Besides its temperate climate, that was one of Portland's most attractive features. Unlike any other place I visited on my excellent adventure out west, a creative awareness was palpable here. (Saturday Market, First Thursday, Last Thursday, et al)
But back to our former slogan, different hardly covers it! Not only do things look different here, the people are different!
the politics = Death with Dignity, medical marijuana...
the mindset = "Live and let live"
the enviro-consciousness = Green reigns! (#1 in bicycle commuting)
the current housing market = people continue moving here, so sales are stronger than the rest of the country. Hooray for Portland homeowners!
The list goes on. It's been twenty-seven years since I moved to Oregon...
...and the love affair continues!
