24, 23, 22... days of Summer

Sip on Alberta (especially before waiting in line at Pine State Biscuits)
Allen Temple church on Sundays; getting out at 2pm... fine people; God Bless 'em
amazing & quality food at the food carts
Jazz
old movie theaters with only a few screens each (Laurelhurst, Rose on Sandy...etc.)
Four Door Farm
friends!!! (fun, lovely, deep, and grounded)
Marcos
Garden Fever!
The smell of Jack's rue
local distilleries
pear brandy
peach brandy
Portland Farmers' Market (PSU blocks on Saturday and MLK on Sunday, especially)
Port
Tibbets' sherry (with handfuls of almonds, especially after a particularly enjoyable Thanksgiving celebration)
Telegraph tea, once sold in bulk at the Alberta Co-op
widespread knowledge for the good of maca, chia seeds, and freshly-brewed kombucha
plethora of kombucha mothers
Vic's Hobby Supply on Broadway (Thank God, there are still some genuine independently-owned  and operated hobby stores in a city!)
Vineyard weddings, particularly those that serve His Bakery pies with coconut vegan ice cream after a delicious noshings and dinner rather than wedding cake!!
ample bike rockstar parking (except at the DMV) especially those businesses that make clever adaptations in metal fabrication that are representative of their organizations market
poles for streetsigns with knitted leg warmers
zine sub-culture
printing sub-culture
Immaculate Heart of Mary on N. Williams 11am Sundays and Holy Days of obligation (Deacon so-and-so & his book)... African congregation mostly from Tanzania; they dress colorfully and stand proud
fava beans
47th Avenue Farm (as an intro to CSAs: Community Supported Agriculture)
get around, go smart cars
Howell's wood products (wood games for children)
The Natural Twenties ultimate frisbee team's captain (his cape with the button)
the lighting on a cool August Sunday evening
walkability to co-ops, grocery stores, post offices, and parks... etc.
hibernation-acceptance during winter months! compassion sows healing and abundance
authentic presence
fairy wings on normal days
bike polo
Peninsula Park & pool
cyclocross culture
.... all types of hobbies, athletic events, wholesome activities....

Yayyyy! I love Portland!