August 1, 2022
The month of July literally started off with a BANG! As I was able to observe, from the rooftop of a six-story apartment building overlooking the Willamette River in Portland, the fireworks being shot off with a loud bang skyward from a barge floating on the river. It was a fantastic sight from that vantage point, and I “oohed and aahed” over each one as they burst very near us. How was I, who has not been out of my own surroundings for over two years, witness such a sight, you may ask? Because True invited me (wheelchair and all) to accompany her as she promised to "house-sit and dog-sit" the 4th of July weekend for her friend Kathi in Portland. I was very hesitant to stay overnight anywhere other than my own home, but True kept urging me to give it a try; to have the experience of my first outing. It would be a great challenge, but she would be there to help me. So, I soon became excited to try it. We enjoyed Kathi’s lovely home and garden, but ...