It was another day of endless rain in Portland. *
I admit, I wasn’t in the best mood. I was tired. I was sad.
I was shopping in Zupan’s for groceries.
I looked up and saw this sign.
It was like the universe was sending me a message.
Me, a widow living in Portland.
Me, a woman dealing at times with new chapters.
That’s all I need to know.
It’s so good you’re here!
I will take it from here.
Further reading Merci M. Matisse About Me
* Please keep this myth going. In reality, it does not rain that much in Portland. We have more grey days than rainy days in my experience. However, we don’t want others moving here. I mean, I moved here but that was different. The borders are closed.
Lori Greer in Portland 
I couldn’t agree more…it’s so good that you’re here, in Portland and on the WordPress!
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Thank you!
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Thank you so much for reading and for your kind comment. Portland and my WordPress extended family mean a lot to me! cheers, Lori
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What a lovely thought for a Monday:)).
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Thank you. It’s good we are all here on wordpress and in our bits of the world. Have a wonderful day.
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You too, Lori:)
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Hi, I hope your week is going well. Thank you as always for reading and commenting on my posts. Lori
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What does that mean? “We don’t want others moving here.”
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“We don’t want others moving here”… this is a joke among the locals about the influx of rich California people. I meant the statement “tongue in cheek” as I am one of the people who moved here a few years ago. No offense meant but I will have to be more careful about my words. One of the things that I love about Portland is the mix of all kinds of people who live here and the tolerant, open minded attitude of Portlanders. Thank you for asking about this. Have a wonderful day, Lori
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Oh, I didn’t take it as offensive at all. That’s why I asked. I figured it was something that I “just didn’t get.” (That’s pretty common with me.) LOLOL
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Thank you. I value your friendship.
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Had to laugh about closing the borders to Portland. That’s how it was here. We had a quiet place to live and everyone thought it was so beautiful that now that ambience is ruined. We are getting used to the new, not quite so idyllic lifestyle.
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What a great welcoming sign to find in front of you when you needed it! Isn’t it grand when life puts those signs where/when we need them? I’m learning to pay better attention for those signs. BTW, Portland was sunny and warm when I visited years ago. But I won’t tell. 🙂
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I love the sign, I love your message of closed borders at the end 😀
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your myth is safe with me, I did live in the Olympic National Rainforest for many years…and I can safely say the great northwest, including Portland is wet, wet, wet….LOL and I am glad your here….!!! Kat
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It IS so good that you’re here, Lori. 🙂
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Thank you Katrina. It is sweet of you to read and comment. I hope that all is well in your world. Lori
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Glad you are here. What a great sign to read at an appropriate time. Same could be said for WordPress bloggers. How often in a day something touches your life. I’m so glad you are here on this page before me. I live with the myth of Sunny Queensland here in Oz. Yes truthful for 90% of the time. But Oh Boy can it rain as well. Droughts and flooding now that is the real truth. Thank you for your unique voice….closed borders….I will have to think upon that a bit more as well. Cheers!
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Closed borders…just a joke among the locals about the influx of rich California people. I meant the statement “tongue in cheek” as I am one of the people who moved here a few years ago. No offense meant but I will have to be more careful about my words. Thank you Faye.
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I miss Eugene Oregon. I remember the rain. Stay chipper Lori and I enjoy reading your posts!😊
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Funny, isn’t it, the things that can nudge us out of our bad moods – just a little sign letting you know how important you are. Me too, Lori – I’m glad you’re here.
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How sweet you are! Thank you for your kind thoughts. I am glad that you are here too.
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I love these signs. Zupan is one of the most common Slovenian surnames. Any connection? 🙂
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I will have to ask. The founder was killed in a motorcycle accident a few years ago. Even though I did not know him, it made me sad. He created a wonderful business for his family and the community. Happy Tuesday from Portland!
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I’m sorry as well. Ciao da Toscana!
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