I enjoy learning new things and especially when it is a surprise. Thanks Fran! I drove line 16 for a few years; driving past Gunderson more than 200 times in a month. I thought what they manufactured is railroad cars and split-hull dump scows are far more intriguing. And its fun to say! Sauvies island is a slice of nature's bounty. I love to kayak the lakes and tributaries there, along with picking a bushel of peaches or corn and then taking them home to can. In Sept. and Oct. the Sandhill Cranes migrate to Sauvies and that is spectacular if you are fortunate enough to see them.
Oh Fran, that self portrait is so lovely! And your bus therapy trip to Sauvie’s brought a smile to my face. When I lived in the city, I’d fantasize about living on that bucolic island, and frequent it with a bike. Love seeing our stomping ground through your senses, always renewing my appreciation for the city’s grace and grit.
And thank you for the exceptional review on Oregon Arts Watch! I created a New Years Eve Day reel with your final reflection. I’ll share on IG.:) Wishing you a bright and inspiring new year. ❤️
The last time I visited Sauvie Island was probably in about 2006, with my friend Alberta Gerould. It was August; we bought corn and I introduced her to Larabars. She was already in her mid-90s. I met her at the Quaker meeting; turned out her daughter-in-law was a food stylist I knew from my work on The Oregonian’s food section. Then as now, synchronicities follow me around like little dogs, nipping at my heels.
Fran, I really appreciate your openness to surprises: photos within photos, an expected image turned to dramatic light, one question leading to another.
A friend recently encouraged me to "Stay open to the universe." You are an excellent example of this kind of living. Thank you.
Loved the trip to the island and the tuba photo. Your year's monthly theme chart is a good idea to kee a writer focused ... at least for a while. Things change.
Love how you find beauty everywhere and capture it, just reading this post made me feel calm and slowed down
I enjoy learning new things and especially when it is a surprise. Thanks Fran! I drove line 16 for a few years; driving past Gunderson more than 200 times in a month. I thought what they manufactured is railroad cars and split-hull dump scows are far more intriguing. And its fun to say! Sauvies island is a slice of nature's bounty. I love to kayak the lakes and tributaries there, along with picking a bushel of peaches or corn and then taking them home to can. In Sept. and Oct. the Sandhill Cranes migrate to Sauvies and that is spectacular if you are fortunate enough to see them.
Gunderson used to make rail cars, but it’s difficult to research.
I agree with you on the split-hull dump scow. Who knew??? And I wondered as well about the dumping; I'm glad you set my mind at ease on that.
May bus therapy thrive in 2026!
Oh Fran, that self portrait is so lovely! And your bus therapy trip to Sauvie’s brought a smile to my face. When I lived in the city, I’d fantasize about living on that bucolic island, and frequent it with a bike. Love seeing our stomping ground through your senses, always renewing my appreciation for the city’s grace and grit.
And thank you for the exceptional review on Oregon Arts Watch! I created a New Years Eve Day reel with your final reflection. I’ll share on IG.:) Wishing you a bright and inspiring new year. ❤️
The last time I visited Sauvie Island was probably in about 2006, with my friend Alberta Gerould. It was August; we bought corn and I introduced her to Larabars. She was already in her mid-90s. I met her at the Quaker meeting; turned out her daughter-in-law was a food stylist I knew from my work on The Oregonian’s food section. Then as now, synchronicities follow me around like little dogs, nipping at my heels.
Once again I’m entranced by your tales of observation in the here and now. I feel that is of the utmost importance in one’s life.
I love the idea of just riding around on the bus.
Fran, I really appreciate your openness to surprises: photos within photos, an expected image turned to dramatic light, one question leading to another.
A friend recently encouraged me to "Stay open to the universe." You are an excellent example of this kind of living. Thank you.
Loved the trip to the island and the tuba photo. Your year's monthly theme chart is a good idea to kee a writer focused ... at least for a while. Things change.