Friday Field Trip: Color-full Portland

I never expected Portland to be so color-full.

I mean, one hears a lot about the rain . . . an awful lot!

But the skies were the clearest deepest blue!

The weather warm and fine.

The sun brought out more smiles and mischief seekers than I'd seen in a very long time.

Not that I'd have any part of mischief seeking . . .

Nope not me.

Oh I digress.

Back to the color.

There was moonshine too . . . Super Moon shine!

And 10 pm rooftop-tribal gathering-laughter-filled sunsets.

I'm fortunate to have been part of a small "tribal" gathering 

in town to visit artist Sabrina Ward Harrison.

 Sabrina lives in a gorgeous loft in the heart of Portland's most creative village.

We gasped when we were invited in.

"Handmade Life" is Sabrina's mantra - and it's beyond any imaginings.

(Flowers for teacher.)

Sabrina is a beloved and gifted artist.

As I told her then (and want to remind her again), 

"the vulnerability you express in your art is a key to unlock women's hearts."

Few may know that her teaching style can unleash our OWN poetry.

I heard others share such soul stirring words and remembrances in response to her prompts -

that I was left spellbound.

I've not stopped writing since.

Sparkles and magic I tell you.

Sparkles and magic.

Here's Sabrina and I back in December - before she moved away to Portland. 

We're doing a jig to celebrate . . . 

that is, celebrate my hubby and I acquiring this painting!

OH YES WE DID.

I pretty much still dance around it!

Okay, I confess it did rain one of our three days together.

But my friend Jennifer provided all the sunshine and color I needed!

We've now hit THREE art retreats together in the past couple of years!

I think we're getting really kind of good at it.

So I expect there'll be more.

Go visit her here - she's a ray of southern sunshine and charm!

Can't you just see that?

Oh I miss that drawl.

Hoping to see you again soon dear Portland.

Until then . . .