Month May 2015

May in Portland

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Walking around in the residential area abloom off Alberta Street has been one the highlights of the Portland Tango Marathon.

A sidewalk
“Classic” poppies (making up species names in leu of research)
Classic poppies up close
Impeccable roses
California poppies. I’ve heard it’s too dry for them in California these days
More roses
A kitty to ground this gallery
violet flowers but not violets
tree hanging flowers

Weird Families. Where Leaders Are Made

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Do You Have Any Family Here?

A new acquaintance would soon ask about my family.  “They are all back in Saint Petersburg,” I’d say, “…No, no one in the States, all by myself.”  It doesn’t seem weird to me.  It must seem weird, because I haven’t met many other people likewise removed from any family, not lately.  “Do you visit them often then?” the small talk would continue.  Last time, 3 years ago, and then 10 years before that.

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