During the street dance a couple came out of a restaurant and the fellow asked his girlfriend if she wanted to check out the moviehouse marquee to see what was playing. Of course, his marriage proposal was posted up there.


She sees the sign and they cuddle a little.


She said yes.

Later that night, the celebration ended with a street party, where folks danced and danced and danced. Portland, OR, July 22, 2006.

The after parade tea party was held on the cushions under this winged vehicle (shown pre-parade). Portland, OR, July 22, 2006

One of the great things about a neighborhood parade is anyone can participate. I have no idea who these people are, but they looked fun and so I snapped the photo. Portland, OR July 22, 2006

Neighborhoods can be great environments. Each year in the HAND neighborhood of Portland (lower SE Division & Clinton streets) has a weekend celebration. This weekend was it, so I traveled to Portland to enjoy and this week I'll be posting photos of the festivities. This first one is of the parade that is held each year. Note the banner behind the lead car (Easiest to read if you click on the photo for the full sized version). July 22, 2006.

The amber hour at sunset is reflected off the hills and the clouds in the Sonoran Desert near Sedona, AZ. September, 2005.

A blossom on a lily pad in a pond at Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC, receives a spot of sunshine. July 1, 2006.

Mt. Shasta in northern California. The temperature was about 100 degrees Fahrenheit and the derth of snow on the mountain reflects that. July 14, 2006

The stillness of the Pacific Ocean is reflected in the crystal clear waters of a British Columbia inlet on Cortes Island. By clicking on the photo to see the full sized verson, one can see the rocks below the surface, as well as a better view of the sky and trees. July 2, 2006.

Another in my series from the Japanese Garden in Portland, OR. Click on the photo to get the full effect. May, 2006.

The sun sets over Cortes Island, BC. July 2, 2006

A walkway at The Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC. July 1, 2005.