How Is Julie

Last winter, the non-profit Central City Concern won nearly nine million federal dollars to turn the corner of Burnside and Broadway, and former Burger King, into a health clinic. We know one of the main people who helped this event come to pass,  Dr. Phil Shaprio. So, I attended the event and later his wife, author and playwright, Sharon Whitney, and I went to Park Place for lunch (see next blog entry). Phil will be the medical director of the clinic.

Supporters say the project offers 160 temporary construction jobs, and 11 permanent health-care jobs, when the $19 million clinic facility opens late next year.

Central City Concern anticipates at least 40,000 visits a year from low-income and homeless people.

Cameras were ready, and so was I, to see the ceremonial destruction of the former Burger King.

Local television stations send their crews to cover the event.

Speeches were given.

Everyone got their chance at the microphone. Here Commissioner Nick Fish is at the podium. Congressman David Wu and City Commissioner Amanda Fritz applaud.

Then the action started.

The first dent was made in the old structure to make way for the new.

September 6th, we attended the Last Portland Beavers Baseball game. The place was packed. We weren’t in the section where we use to have season tickets because we waited until the last day to get tickets. Still, they were good seats and it was a special time. I got teary during the anthem which was sung better than anyone ever before. Fabulous singer. Got to recall her name. Also, I got misty when they announced the players. Everyone cheered. The place was nearly full and the weather was perfect. I thought I’d be sad during the 7th inning stretch, but I was fine as we all sang Take Me Out To The Ballgame and the place rocked.

This is the day I realized my camera was stolen after I left it at the restaurant at Directors Park right before the game. I think I laid it next to my black backpack and forgot it and someone saw it and took it. I hadn’t downloaded some important events: condo party and my Breakfast group.

As you can see by the clock, the line for tickets started early. The line for the cheaper seats was way worse. We wanted to be closer....

Lots of people enjoyed the day. Many, I am sure, regretted waiting to the last day to attend a game.

Another look.

Hey, Bobby.

Good-bye Beavers. I don't know if I will ever go to a soccer game. Never got into it.

Sunday, October 31,  I will be attending Christ Church in Alexandria. It was founded before the Revolution. Robert attended there a few weeks ago while he was visiting the kids.

George Washington attended this church.

It looks small, but it has a balcony and can hold a lot of people.

Coffee and cookies outside on the lawn.

Shana has some punch while the kids have some refreshments. Madison dressed herself, can't you tell? Boots and shorts. I think I might have to bring her a dress from Hanna Andersson. But would she wear it, that is the question.....