Friday, January 20, 2012

Grey Nights in Portland

I'm at my house again in Southwest Portland.  My living room here overlooks the river that separates East from West, and from the edge of the lawn by my condo I can see two bridges and downtown and the trees lining the East bank.  It's amazing that the sky is a faded but bright grey with a sliver of sun, even though I am starting this entry after 5pm.  I love these rainy nights.  I forgot the feeling of a mild winter where it seldom snows.

I don't want to move from here.

Tonight and last night gave me feelings of both peace and contemplation.  Today was the first day where I spent the entire day at home in all of January, I believe.  I've been surrounded by people since before Christmas; really, the socializing started kicking in after Thanksgiving and took a hard-left after December. Alone time is necessary for my soul, though.  I have to remember this.

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