In the gloomy days of winter, with gray skies and period rain, Molly and I ventured to Portland's
Pittock Mansion with my parents and Drifter. Pittock Mansion, once owned by
The Oregonian's Henry Pittock and his wife, is a French Renaissance château in Portland's West Hills, with a gorgeous overlook over downtown. The Pittock has 22 rooms and is built out of Washington State sandstone on over 46 acres of hilly land. Because it was a dreary day, I chose to
focus on the details of the experience, which I often do. It's my way of retelling my experience in miniature and something I think I do well.
See how the architecture takes center stage and the gloominess of the sky falls away!?!
And these steps were much more exciting when you can't see the whole staircase. The overgrown moss becomes more salient and tells more about the wet locale.
The gift shop exterior was unexciting, but not one portion of the wall and the vines growing on it.
After walking the grounds, I spotted this quiet spot to relax on a sunny day.
And finally, here's Molly and Drifter near a different bench.
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Eric
Eric Lovelin Photography
That's is some ridiculously good looking moss. Nicely done.
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