Fugitives and Refugees

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I believe multiple "lives" is what makes me happier. I loved this monologue statement from "The Breakfast Club". While a bit cute, I feel it is true and meshes with the other quote below from the author of Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk's book on his hometown Portland, "Fugitives and Refugees". > Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. But we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us...In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain...an athlete...a basket case...a princess...and a criminal...Does that answer your question? Sincerely yours, the Breakfast Club. > "Everyone in Portland is living a minimum of three lives," says…

…ersmarket.org/ (Usually free) live music every night of the week: http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?type=music Amazing large Zen garden http://www.japanesegarden.com/ "Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon" by C.P. http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=1400047838 "Everyone in Portland is living a minimum of three lives," says Katherine Dunn, the author of Geek Love . She says, "Everyone has at least three identities"..."They're a grocery store checker, an archeologist, and a biker guy," she says. "Or they're poet, a drag queen, and a bookstore clerk." Read "Portland's Special Challenges" and "Portland's Special Strengths" (pp17-19). "The Young and the Restless: How Portland Competes for Talent" http://www.restlessyoung.com/public/pdf/Portland.pdf