1. I'm a democrat
2. I drive a VW...second only to a Subaru Outback
3. I am a foodie
4. I have a Mac
5. I have chickens in my backyard
6. I read lots of books and go to Powell's
7. I shop locally and sustainably
8. I am becoming a tech junkie
9. I am relaxed in style and actually own real Birkenstocks (only suburban mothers wear heels to school functions...and yes I have done it...but really, anyone else own a pair of comfortable Dansko's).
10. I grow a garden
Any others you can think of? Well I took my little boys on an adventure the other day to Downtown. When I was a wee lad...ok when I was 14, I used to go downtown alot and I mean alot! Mass transportation was my friend. I guess that makes me pretty independent and brave for all you suburbanites out there. And don't start yelling that its worse now...it's the same. I saw people peeing in the streets when I was 14...and heaven forbid, I even "cruised" Broadway with friends for fun. Man, I was such a rebel. I had no fear. I guess I still don't because I am thinking I really need to expose my kids to the city a bit more. Forget the zoo and Safari Sams. China town is cool. Bums are an education. Food carts rock. Punkers are fun to look at. And Anderson thinks the Portland Streetcar is pretty awesome! Maybe this Saturday, I take my brood on a little trip into the city so they can grow to love Portland as much as I do. Who thinks I'm nuts?!
