The Whole 9 Yards

Evidence of spring in Portland- Iris in my yard

Hi All,

It has been awhile since I have blogged. We have the newsletter, and I am still mystified as to why anyone, except those near and dear to my heart, would be interested in what I had to say.

I am a little "old school" ("old" being the point), and am encouraged by my young energetic and hip staff to keep on with the blog.

Today, I am inspired. I just returned from what would have been all chore and no fun, but Portland being Portland, I am coming back to work grateful once again for living in this town. Our store, The Whole 9 Yards, is on East Burnside. The great road artery that runs through the city dividing north and south, traveling east and west.

All this to explain the little pocket of Portland that is S.E. from about 7th to 20th, between Burnside and Morrison. What is in evidence is the vital entrepreneurial spirit is growing in that cluster. It is another example of the best of what I see in the younger generation. Can't think of any other way to say it- I know it dates me terribly- but there you have it. These kids are kick'n butt, using their own steam to grow their unique vision. I love it, I support it and I hope you do in your area too.

I am off to a workshop in encaustic drawing/painting this coming week- yahoo! I hope I have something worth sharing upon my return.