It was a nice evening. Attended Oregon Republicans Christmas party. It is nice to be around people with the same views.

I had the pleasure of working with an event here on October 22nd. The event was beautiful, and the view of the greens was stunning. The staff, from the front desk person to the house coordinator to the servers, were extremely friendly and helpful every step of the way. I could sense that this was a place where the employees were treated with respect, which translated into a positive energy throughout the day. I highly recommend this event venue and hope that I have the privilege of working here again!

What is the purpose of the new black fencing screens all along the Fanno Creek trail? They make it feel cramped and much darker in the morning and evening, less safe overall. If this is about more privacy for golfers (after decades of no apparent issues) a semi-translucent green curtain would be fairer to trail users.

Old glam Portland, I so miss the regal city Portland once was. This amazing property was pure class, timeless and sophisticated. Funk is OK, but afterwhile one needs a palate refresher. A light lunch in a beautiful light filled space. Professional servers who glide through the room seamlessly. A well appointed table and nothing left to chance. One needs to gaze upon the grand Portland fixture and appreciate it.

Met a friend for lunch. Good food (ordered the BLT. so much - ate maybe half and needed to stop). Service was attentive (thank you, Liz). Consistently kept glass full for both of us. Engaged in small talk with waitstaff that was cordial and not too much. Skillfully kept dialogue short to respect our privacy and time without sacrificing friendliness.