The Inn at Northrup Station is my new Official Staying in Portland Hotel. If I am to stay the night in Portland, from now on, it will be here. The bed is super comfy, every room has a kitchenette, it’s located in my favorite little neighborhood in Portland… I don’t know what that neighborhood is called, I call it 23rd, and it’s decorated with bright colors in swirls and stripes. It’s a wonderful place. I sat down on this bed a minute and a half ago, and I think I am still sinking in. I am in a Signature Suite and I could not be more delighted.* I have two tv’s and three telephones. What do I need with three telephones? I don’t know, but one of them is in the bathroom and to me, that is the ultimate in luxury. My paternal grandmother had a pink phone in her bathroom in their house in Denver, and I thought that was the richiest of rich. I am also enjoying my high speed wireless internet access.

Ok, back to work.

*actually, I could be more delighted. A: I am tired but still working on presentation and B: I’m a bit situationally exasperated with something, and put me a bit of a snit before dinner. i tried not to take it out on anyone. Oh, and C: I’m not very comfortable with what I am doing down here, the reason I am here. But other than that… completely delighted!